Location description
The Astrocampus is located on the University of York's Heslington West campus and is the venue for regular stargazing events held each year from October through to March. Parking is available in the campus west pay car park (pay and display until 6pm) – access to the facility is from the cycle path behind the sports centre.
Location event organiser
Astrocampus University of York organises stargazing events at this location.
Observatory
Location has an observatory that is accessible to the public by prior arrangement or during public events.
Tonight's weather forecast
22/02
18:00
6°
10%
22/02
21:00
6°
9%
23/02
00:00
6°
17%
23/02
03:00
5°
90%
23/02
06:00
5°
89%
Weather forecast for York (1.53 miles away) updated 22/02/20 at 16:01.
Location light pollution
This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a urban setting based on satellite data from CPRE.
Urban
Suburban
Semi-rural
Rural
Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events at this location
Astrocampus Open Evening
Thursday 5th March 2020 from 18:30pm to 19:30pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
British Science Week at York Astrocampus - Space Exploration
Monday 9th March 2020 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
British Science Week at York Astrocampus - Galaxies far far away
Tuesday 10th March 2020 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
British Science Week at York Astrocampus - Telescopes
Tuesday 10th March 2020 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
British Science Week at York Astrocampus - Discover Exoplanets
Tuesday 10th March 2020 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
