Copthorne Observatory

Copthorne Observatory

Effingham Lane, Copthorne, West Sussex, RH10 3HR

Located on the grounds of Copthorne Prep School, the Copthorne Observatory was installed in January 2022 by members of the Crawley Astronomical Society. The observatory supports the school’s ambition of offering GCSE Astronomy courses, as well as a location for observing sessions organised by the group.


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Crawley Astronomical Society

Crawley Astronomical Society organises events at this location

Please contact Crawley Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

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Weather forecast for London Gatwick Airport (3.5 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 12:00.




Events nearby

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  • Guildford Astronomical Society lecture meeting

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH (22.4 miles away)

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  • Informal observing evening with Crayford Manor Astronomical Society

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 19:45pm to 21:30pm

    The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory, Dartford, DA4 9HD (23.9 miles away)

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  • Walton Astronomy Group meeting and observing

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Black Swan - Ockham, Cobham, KT11 1NG (18.6 miles away)

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  • Worthing Astronomers Club Night

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Clapham & Patching Village Hall, Worthing, BN13 3UT (25.6 miles away)

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  • Eastbourne Astronomical Society meeting

    Saturday 6th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Willingdon Memorial Hall, Willingdon, BN20 9HT (28.1 miles away)

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