A Night at the Isle of Man Observatory
Friday 27th October 2023 from 19:00pm to 22:00pm
James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man
Higher Foxdale, Foxdale, Isle of Man, IM4 3HB
Visit and tour the IOM Astronomical Societies, James Martin observatory, and if clear see some features of the Dark Manx Night skies.
Your visit will include a guided tour of the premises including the Dome and telescope, and if clear you will have an opportunity to see some of the features of the Manx Dark skies through the telescope and you may also have a guided tour of the night sky with one of our astronomers.
If cloudy there will be a presentation about the features visible in the night sky. Your ticket includes a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. All are welcome, but any budding astronomer under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that this has already taken place on 27/10/2023
Event organiser
Isle Of Man Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact Isle Of Man Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Isle Of Man Astronomical Society
Twitter: @IoM_AS
Facebook: Isle Of Man Astronomical Society
Event booking
Event darkness
The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.
Fri 27th Oct
Local light pollution
James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to adark site dark site 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 James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man
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