Location description
Located near the site of Culloden Battlefield the Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory is the proud home of the Highlands Astronomical Society. The active and friendly society regularly open their observatory to the public when the skies are dark around each new moon. The location makes for a great stargazing haven and visiting is very much recommended!
Location event organiser
Highlands 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
Weather forecast for Cumberland Stone (0.29 miles away) updated 20/01/21 at 18:00.
Location light pollution
This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural setting based on satellite data from CPRE.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using
Stellarium.
When to stargaze at Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory
This location's semi-rural setting means it benefits from dark skies depending on the time of the year and lunar cycle. In the calendar below where you can see stars indicates when the skies will be dark and the best time to stargaze. Yellow areas show the adverse effects of daylight (bold) and moonlight (faded). Hover over a day to see darkness times or click on a date for more information.
Forthcoming events at this location
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Friday 22nd January 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Saturday 23rd January 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Friday 29th January 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Saturday 30th January 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Friday 5th February 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Saturday 6th February 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Friday 12th February 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Saturday 13th February 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Friday 19th February 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Saturday 20th February 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Friday 26th February 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Saturday 27th February 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Friday 5th March 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Saturday 6th March 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Friday 12th March 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Saturday 13th March 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Friday 19th March 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Saturday 20th March 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Friday 26th March 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory, Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, IV2 5EU
Saturday 27th March 2021 from 21:00pm to 23:00pm
Observing (if clear)