Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory
Culloden Battlefield, Culloden Moor, Inverness-shire, IV2 5EU
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 events organiser
Highlands Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Highlands Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: info@spacegazer.com
Website: Highlands Astronomical Society
Facebook: Highlands Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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28/04/24
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28/04/24
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29/04/24
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Weather forecast for Cumberland Stone (0.2 miles away) updated 28/04/24 at 04:00.
Local light pollution
Jim Savage-Lowden Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural location based on the latest 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
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