Guernsey Observatory public open evening
Friday 23rd September 2022 from 20:30pm to 22:00pm
David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory
Rue du Lorier, St Pierre du Bois, Channel Isles, GY7 9JU
Enjoy a presentation on various astronomical topics and view through telescopes if the skies are clear. Please park at La Houguette School and follow the signs. These events are free (donations welcome), and no booking is required (presentation is first come, first served).
Please note that this has already taken place on 23/09/2022
Event organiser
La Societe Guernesiase Astronomy Section is organising this event
Please contact La Societe Guernesiase Astronomy Section directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: La Societe Guernesiase Astronomy Section
Facebook: La Societe Guernesiase Astronomy Section
Event booking
For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.
Visit event websiteEvent 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 23rd Sep
Local light pollution
David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural 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 David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory
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