Location description
Observing location for members of Flamsteed Astronomical Society who run regular stargazing events here, even with the light pollution there's great views to be had through telescopes of the moon, planets and some of the brighter deep sky objects. Map marker indicates actual meeting place.
Location event organiser
Flamsteed Astronomy Society organises stargazing events at this location.
Private venue
Location accessible out of hours only when stargazing events are scheduled.
Tonight's weather forecast
29/03/20
19:00
5°
0%
29/03/20
22:00
3°
0%
30/03/20
01:00
2°
0%
30/03/20
04:00
2°
1%
Weather forecast for Greenwich Park (0.46 miles away) updated 29/03/20 at 12:01.
Location light pollution
This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a urban setting based on satellite data from CPRE.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events at this location
Observing on Blackheath Common with Flamsteed Astronomy Society
Friday 1st May 2020 from 21:00pm to 23:30pm
Observing Only
