Astrocampus - University of York
Heslington West Campus, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5NA
The Astrocampus is located on the University of York’s Heslington West campus and is the venue for regular stargazing events held each year from October through to March. Parking is available in the campus west pay car park (pay and display until 6pm) – access to the facility is from the cycle path behind the sports centre.
Location events organiser
Astrocampus University of York organises events at this location
Please contact Astrocampus University of York directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: astrocampus@york.ac.uk
Website: Astrocampus University of York
Twitter: @astrocampus
Weather forecast
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28/04/24
9° 11% -
28/04/24
7° 1% -
29/04/24
6° 1% -
29/04/24
5° 6%
Weather forecast for York (1.5 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 20:01.
Local light pollution
Astrocampus - University of York 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.
Best time to visit
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