Failand Observatory

Failand Observatory

Failand, Near Wraxall, Avon, BS8 3US

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.


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Events nearby

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  • Usk Astronomical Society weekly meeting

    Thursday 18th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Grange - Usk, Usk, NP15 1AB (20.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing Safari at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel

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

    Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant, Coleford, GL16 8JS (23.1 miles away)

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  • Bath Astronomers monthly meeting

    Wednesday 24th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath, BA1 2BL (14.4 miles away)

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  • Somerset Levels Stargazers monthly meeting and observing

    Wednesday 24th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Othery Village Hall, Othery, TA7 0QU (26.0 miles away)

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  • Cardiff Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 25th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 16:30pm

    Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy, Cardiff, CF24 3AA (20.9 miles away)

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  • Double-Gate Farm B&B

    Riverside, Lower Godney, Somerset, BA5 1RZ (17.9 miles away)

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  • Tudor Farmhouse Hotel & Restaurant

    Clearwell, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8JS (23.1 miles away)

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    Laundry Lane, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8NQ (23.6 miles away)

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