Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening
Saturday every week from September 2022 to April 2023
Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley
Near Kenley Aerodrome, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5EP
The welcoming members of the Croydon Astronomical Society open their Norman Fisher Observatory near Kenley Aerodrome every Saturday evening from around the beginning of September through to the end of April. These open evenings are weather permitting and only go ahead if the skies are clear enough to allow observing.
Parking is nearby in Hayes Lane, just a couple of hundred metres to the south, at the Royal Air Force Kenley Tribute.
These events are free of charge, and there is no need to book. Opening time depends on sunset and is usually 8:00 pm as long as it is after dark.
Check for announcements on their website to see if this event is going ahead. Clear skies!
Event organiser
Croydon Astronomical Society organises these events
Please contact Croydon Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.croydonastro.org.uk/
Twitter: @CroydonAS
Facebook: Croydon Astronomical Society
Local light pollution
Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley 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.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening events at Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley. You can view events at this location on a calendar.