Cygnus Observatory public open evening
Sunday every week from April 2022 to December 2022
Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre
Washington Wetland Centre, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 8LE
Everyone is welcome to this public open evening of the Cygnus Observatory at the Washington Wetland Centre.
The observatory is usually open every Sunday evening to members and non-members alike from 7 pm – 9 pm. Please note that these events are subject to volunteer availability and weather conditions.
Astronomers from the Sunderland Astronomical Society will be on hand operating telescopes and answering questions. If you have a telescope, bring it along for expert advice!
On the third Sunday of each month, the group meets for a more formal session that includes a presentation by a guest speaker.
These events are an excellent opportunity to find out more about their Society and possibly join their group.
Event organiser
Sunderland Astronomical Society organises these events
Please contact Sunderland Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.sunderlandastro.com
Twitter: @sunderlandastro
Facebook: Sunderland Astronomical Society
Local light pollution
Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Light pollution map of Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of Cygnus Observatory public open evening events at Cygnus Observatory at Washington Wetland Centre. You can view events at this location on a calendar.