Location description
Located a few miles South-West of Huddersfield and away from the worst of the light pollution the observatory hosts frequent public observing sessions organised by Huddersfield Astronomical Society.
Location event organiser
Huddersfield Astronomical 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
25/09/18
19:00
14°
0%
25/09/18
22:00
12°
4%
26/09/18
01:00
11°
0%
26/09/18
04:00
11°
0%
Weather forecast for Milnsbridge (1.43 miles away) updated 25/09/18 at 20:00.
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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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events at this location
Huddersfield Observatory Open Week
Monday 5th November 2018 from 19:30pm to Saturday 10th November 2018 21:30pm
Observing (if clear)
Huddersfield Observatory Open Week
Monday 10th December 2018 from 19:30pm to Saturday 15th December 2018 21:30pm
Observing (if clear)
Huddersfield Observatory Open Week
Monday 21st January 2019 from 19:30pm to Saturday 26th January 2019 21:30pm
Observing (if clear)
Huddersfield Observatory Open Week
Monday 18th February 2019 from 19:30pm to Saturday 23rd February 2019 21:30pm
Observing (if clear)