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: secretary@bristolastrosoc.org.uk
Website: Bristol Astronomical Society
Facebook: Bristol Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Nailsea (2.9 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 20:01.
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
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