Location description
The Hampstead Observatory, lovingly refurbished by the dedicated and enthusiastic astronomers from the Hampstead Scientific Society and re-opened in September 2019 is home to a stunning 6" Cooke refracting telescope which offers stunning views of the skies above London. The facility is opened to the public every Friday and Saturday night (strictly weather permitting) during the observing season from mid-September through to mid-April (closed during Summer months).
Location event organiser
Hampstead Scientific Society organises stargazing events at this location.
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 Hampstead (0.10 miles away) updated 20/02/20 at 18:02.
Location light pollution
This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a urban setting based on satellite data from CPRE.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using
Stellarium.
Forthcoming events at this location
Friday 21st February 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing Only
Saturday 22nd February 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing Only
Sunday 23rd February 2020 from 11:00am to 13:00pm
Solar Observing
Friday 28th February 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing Only
Saturday 29th February 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing Only
Sunday 1st March 2020 from 11:00am to 13:00pm
Solar Observing
Friday 6th March 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing Only
Saturday 7th March 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing Only
Sunday 8th March 2020 from 11:00am to 13:00pm
Solar Observing
Friday 13th March 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
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Saturday 14th March 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
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Sunday 15th March 2020 from 11:00am to 13:00pm
Solar Observing
Friday 20th March 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
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Saturday 21st March 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing Only
Sunday 22nd March 2020 from 11:00am to 13:00pm
Solar Observing
Friday 27th March 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
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Saturday 28th March 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
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Sunday 29th March 2020 from 11:00am to 13:00pm
Solar Observing
Friday 3rd April 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
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Saturday 4th April 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing Only
Sunday 5th April 2020 from 11:00am to 13:00pm
Solar Observing
Friday 10th April 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
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Saturday 11th April 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing Only
Sunday 12th April 2020 from 11:00am to 13:00pm
Solar Observing
Friday 17th April 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
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Saturday 18th April 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
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