Brough Observatory

Location description

The Brough Observatory is the proud home of Brough Astronomy Club and is located in the playing fields of the Blackburn Leisure Sports Club. The facility, which is home to a large 14 inch Cassegrain telescope, is open to the public on a monthly basis throughout the year with solar observing sessions being held during the summer. All visitors who are interested in astronomy are guaranteed a warm welcome!

Location event organiser

Brough Astronomy Club organises stargazing events at this location.

Astronomical society

Meeting place for local astronomical society, often in a location that enables stargazing and observing.

Observatory

Location has an observatory that is accessible to the public by prior arrangement or during public events.

Tonight's weather forecast

29/09/20

19:00

14°

0%

29/09/20

22:00

12°

5%

30/09/20

01:00

12°

5%

30/09/20

04:00

11°

4%

Location light pollution

This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a urban setting based on satellite data from CPRE.

Forthcoming events at this location