Cygnus Observatory public open evening
Thursday, Sunday every week from January 2023 to December 2023
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 Thursday and Sunday evening to members and non-members from 7 – 9 pm. Please note that these events are subject to volunteer availability and weather conditions.
Astronomers from the Sunderland Astronomical Society will operate telescopes and answer questions. So 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 learn more about their Society and possibly join their group.
As details for these events are subject to change, we recommend contacting the Society if you plan to attend.
Event organiser
Sunderland Astronomical Society organises these events
Please contact Sunderland Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Sunderland Astronomical Society
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 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.
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.
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