Introduction to Astronomy at Moffat Community Observatory

Introduction to Astronomy at Moffat Community Observatory

Friday 4th March 2022 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

Moffat Community Observatory
Old Carlisle Road, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, DG10 9QJ

Visit the Moffat Community Observatory for an evening exploring the skies! A Moffat Astronomy Club Member will guide you through viewing some of the best-placed astronomical objects for your session.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SCHEDULED EVENT, THE OBSERVATORY IS ONLY OPEN FOR PRE-ARRANGED BOOKINGS.

The Moffat Community Observatory is available for private bookings six nights most weeks. Please get in touch with the Moffat Astronomy Club to arrange your visit or book a session via their website.

Please note that this has already taken place on 04/03/2022


Event organiser

Moffat Astronomy Club

Moffat Astronomy Club is organising this event

Please contact Moffat Astronomy Club directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.

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Event darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

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.



Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Moffat Community Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

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

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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  • Moffat Community Observatory (booking required)

    Saturday 30th March 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat, DG10 9QJ

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