COSMOS — the Community Observatory St Martins on Scilly — is a work-in-progress community venture. Their observatory on the Isles of Scilly acts as a community hub and a gateway to the wonderful dark skies for tourists and locals alike. The facility is open especially throughout the tourist season and aims to enable visitors to fully appreciate the wonders of the island’s amazing unpolluted dark skies.
Location events organiser
Community Observatory St Martins on Scilly organises events at this location
Please contact Community Observatory St Martins on Scilly directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: cosmosscilly@gmail.com
Website: Community Observatory St Martins on Scilly
Weather forecast
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27/04/24
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Weather forecast for Tresco Abbey Gardens (2.5 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 20:01.
Local light pollution
COSMOS Observatory 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.
Best time to visit
Find the best dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at COSMOS Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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