Jodrell Bank Observatory
University of Manchester, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL
Home of the famous Lowell Radio Telescope the Jodrell Bank Observatory hosts frequent public events throughout the year including events to support BBC Stargazing Live.
Image credit: Ant Holloway
Location events organiser
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre organises events at this location
Please contact Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Twitter: @jodrellbank
Facebook: Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Weather forecast
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07/12/23
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08/12/23
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08/12/23
7° 4%
Weather forecast for Holmes Chapel (3.2 miles away) updated 07/12/23 at 04:00.
Local light pollution
Jodrell Bank 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
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 Jodrell Bank Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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