
Home of the Isle of Man Astronomical Society, this observatory benefits from incredible dark skies, ample parking and friendly, welcoming astronomers.
Location events organiser

Isle Of Man Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Isle Of Man Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.iomastronomy.org/
Twitter: @IoM_AS
Facebook: Isle Of Man Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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19/08/22
16° 2% -
19/08/22
16° 1% -
20/08/22
15° 1% -
20/08/22
15° 13%
Weather forecast for Peel (4.0 miles away) updated 19/08/22 at 04:00.
Local light pollution
Isle Of Man Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to adark site dark site location based on 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
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.

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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Isle Of Man Observatory. View these events on a calendar.