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 events organiser
Bristol Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Bristol Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Bristol Astronomical Society
Facebook: Bristol Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Nailsea (2.9 miles away) updated 06/12/23 at 20:00.
Local light pollution
Failand Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Failand Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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