Moor Park Observatory public open evening
The third Thursday of the month from September 2023 to March 2024, except for December
Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory - Moor Park
Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3AE, North West
Pop along to the Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory in Preston’s Moor Park for an evening of stargazing with Preston and District Astronomical Society astronomers. The observatory is open for public visits from September to March on the third Thursday of each month (except for December). Events suit all, including children and novices. Telescopes are provided, and you can take yours if you have one. No prior booking is required.
Please note that this has already taken place on 01/09/2023
Event organiser
Preston and District Astronomical Society organises these events
Please contact Preston and District Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Preston and District Astronomical Society
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Local light pollution
Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory - Moor Park is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban 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 Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory - Moor Park
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