Location description
The Failand Observatory is operated by a welcoming and enthusiastic team of astronomers from Bristol Astronomical Society. The facility is home to the Cyril Swindin telescope — a 12.5 inch reflecting telescope donated by a former member which offers fantastic views of the night skies, this alongside their larger 18″ aperture instrument. The Society regularly opens the facility to the public throughout the observing season.
Location event organiser
Bristol Astronomical Society 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
Weather forecast for Nailsea (2.87 miles away) updated 20/01/21 at 18:00.
Location light pollution
This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban setting based on satellite data from CPRE.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using
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Forthcoming events at this location
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 23rd January 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 30th January 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 6th February 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 13th February 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 20th February 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 27th February 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 6th March 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 13th March 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 20th March 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 27th March 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 3rd April 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 10th April 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 17th April 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Failand Observatory, Failand, Near Wraxall, BS8 3US
Saturday 24th April 2021 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm
Observing (if clear)