Royal Observatory Edinburgh

Royal Observatory Edinburgh

Blackford Hill, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH9 3HJ

The Royal Observatory Edinburgh has a long history dating back to 1786 when the first Chair of Astronomy was established at the University. It is now one of the UK’s major centres of astronomical research. The observatory is accessible to the public during regular open evenings, which must be booked online and suitable for anyone interested in astronomy.


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Events nearby

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  • The Astronomical Society of Edinburgh meeting

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Augustine United Church Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL (1.7 miles away)

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  • Clydesdale Astronomical Society meeting

    Monday 8th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Bankhall - Forth, Forth, ML11 8BX (22.4 miles away)

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  • Dalgety Bay Astronomy Club – Informal Club Night

    Monday 8th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    The Kabin - Dalgety Bay, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9UZ (10.3 miles away)

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  • Stargazing at Muiravonside

    Tuesday 16th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Muiravonside Country Park, Whitecross, EH49 6LW (18.4 miles away)

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  • Tweeddale Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 16th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Tontine Hotel, Peebles, EH45 8AJ (18.8 miles away)

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  • Caddon View

    14 Pirn Road, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6HH (21.5 miles away)

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