David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory

David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory

Rue du Lorier, St Pierre du Bois, Channel Isles, GY7 9JU

The David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory, named after astronomer and past-president of La Société Guernesiaise, is located at Rue du Lorier, St Pierre du Bois, Guernsey, in a building once constructed in 1943 as part of the German Mirus gun battery complex. The facility houses two amazing large-aperture telescopes and a comfortable meeting room suitable for up to 20 people. Regular meetings are organised by the Astronomy Section of La Société Guernesiaise who also regularly open the observatory to visitors.


David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Location events organiser

La Societe Guernesiase Astronomy Section

La Societe Guernesiase Astronomy Section organises events at this location

Please contact La Societe Guernesiase Astronomy Section directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 19/03/24

    12° 6%
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    11° 5%
  • 20/03/24

    11° 4%
  • 20/03/24

    10° 16%

Weather forecast for Leree (beach) (0.8 miles away) updated 19/03/24 at 04:01.




Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • La Société Guernesiaise Astronomy Section Club Night

    Tuesday 19th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory, St Pierre du Bois, GY7 9JU

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  • La Société Guernesiaise Astronomy Section Club Night

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory, St Pierre du Bois, GY7 9JU

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  • La Société Guernesiaise Astronomy Section Club Night

    Tuesday 16th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory, St Pierre du Bois, GY7 9JU

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  • La Société Guernesiaise Astronomy Section Club Night

    Tuesday 30th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory, St Pierre du Bois, GY7 9JU

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