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.


Location events organiser

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 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Farnham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Tuesday 9th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Aldershot Cricket Club, Aldershot, GU12 4BP (28.7 miles away)

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  • Informal observing evening with Crayford Manor Astronomical Society

    Thursday 11th 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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  • Ewell Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 12th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Nonsuch High School and Observatory, Cheam, SM3 8AB (15.8 miles away)

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  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 13th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP (11.3 miles away)

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  • Observing on Blackheath Common with Flamsteed Astronomy Society

    Saturday 13th April 2024 from 20:30pm to 23:00pm

    Blackheath Common, London, SE3 0TX (23.2 miles away)

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