Location description
Located on the campus of Cambridge University the Insitute of Astronomy boasts a number of large aperture telescopes including the incredible Northumberland Refactor which is 20 feet long! Open evenings are every Wednesday night from October to March with events run in association with Cambridge Astronomical Society.
Observatory
Location has an observatory that is accessible to the public by prior arrangement or during public events.
Tonight's weather forecast
26/09/18
19:00
17°
0%
26/09/18
22:00
15°
0%
27/09/18
01:00
13°
0%
27/09/18
04:00
12°
0%
Weather forecast for Cambridge (1.38 miles away) updated 26/09/18 at 06:01.
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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Suburban
Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events at this location
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 26th September 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 3rd October 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 10th October 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 17th October 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 24th October 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 31st October 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 7th November 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 14th November 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 21st November 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 28th November 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 5th December 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 12th December 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 19th December 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 26th December 2018 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 2nd January 2019 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 9th January 2019 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 16th January 2019 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 23rd January 2019 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 30th January 2019 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 6th February 2019 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 13th February 2019 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 20th February 2019 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 27th February 2019 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 6th March 2019 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 13th March 2019 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 20th March 2019 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Institute of Astronomy Public Open Night
Wednesday 27th March 2019 from 18:45pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)