Alston Observatory

Alston Observatory

Alston Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3BP

Alston Observatory is purpose-built teaching and public outreach facility run by the Jerimiah Horrocks Institute division of the University of Central Lancashire.

The location is home to the Moses Holden Telescope, one of the largest telescopes in the UK, and the historic Wilfred Hall Telescope; the site also has a planetarium used for undergraduate teaching and encouraging public engagement in science.

Access to the facility is possible by booking one of their monthly open evenings, which take place from Autumn through to Spring.


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Weather forecast

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Weather forecast for Longridge (2.1 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Forthcoming events

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

  • Alston Observatory Open Evening – April 2024

    Wednesday 10th April 2024 from 18:00pm to 22:00pm

    Alston Observatory, Preston, PR3 3BP

    More info

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