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 events organiser
Flamsteed Astronomy Society organises events at this location
Please contact Flamsteed Astronomy Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: flamsteed@rmg.co.uk
Website: Flamsteed Astronomy Society
Twitter: @flamsteed
Facebook: Flamsteed Astronomy Society
Weather forecast
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21/05/24
15° 73% -
21/05/24
14° 51% -
22/05/24
14° 20% -
22/05/24
14° 18%
Weather forecast for Greenwich Park (0.5 miles away) updated 21/05/24 at 16:00.
Local light pollution
Blackheath Common is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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