Rosse Observatory public open evening
The second Friday of the month from January 2025 to December 2025
Rosse Observatory
Carleton Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3RJ
Enjoy an evening of stargazing with friendly astronomers from the West Yorkshire Astronomical Society at this one of their regular open evenings at their fantastic Rosse Observatory.
Enjoy amazing views through their large 14″ aperture Schmidt-Cassegrain reflecting telescope. These events go ahead no matter the weather, with a presentation or an informal, friendly chat in the warm observatory room if cloudy.
These sessions occur on the first Tuesday and the second and third Friday of each month, with no prior booking required. However, if you would like to visit the observatory more frequently, please consider becoming a Member of the Society.
Event organiser
West Yorkshire Astronomical Society organises these events
Please contact West Yorkshire Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: West Yorkshire Astronomical Society
Facebook: West Yorkshire Astronomical Society
Local light pollution
Rosse Observatory 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.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of Rosse Observatory public open evening events at Rosse Observatory. You can view events at this location on a calendar.
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