Airdrie Observatory Open Evening
Tuesday every week from November 2025 to January 2026
Airdrie Observatory
Airdrie Library, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, ML6 0AG
Enjoy a warm welcome by astronomers from the Airdrie Astronomical Association to this one of their regular November through to January Tuesday night public open evenings of the Airdrie Observatory.
These events are ideal for beginners and anyone interested in astronomy — the friendly and experienced volunteers proudly carry on a long tradition of public engagement and teaching dating back to when the observatory opened in 1896.
The event includes an astronomical presentation and observing through the observatory telescope, an impressive 6″ Victorian refractor, which affords lovely views of the planets and the moon.
Attending is free, and there is no need to book in advance (unless you are in a big group). It is an excellent idea for an early evening out with family and friends — and you’ll be supporting a fantastic facility (and people), too!
The observatory is also open for group visits – please get in touch with them to reserve your night!
Event organiser
Airdrie Astronomical Association organises these events
Please contact Airdrie Astronomical Association directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Airdrie Astronomical Association
Facebook: Airdrie Astronomical Association
Local light pollution
Airdrie Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of Airdrie Observatory Open Evening events at Airdrie Observatory. You can view events at this location on a calendar.
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