Cygnus Observatory public open evening
Thursday, Sunday every week from May 2022 to August 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 open each Thursday and Sunday evening, and no prior booking is required. During the Summer months, weather permitting, it is possible to observe the Sun using special solar telescopes and the Moon.
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!
These events are an excellent opportunity to learn more about the Society and possibly join their group.
Please note that this has already taken place on 01/05/2022
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
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