Location description
The Keele Observatory, located on the campus of Keele University, is home to a fantastic and historic 31cm aperture refracting telescope that dates back to 1874. Open all year round to the public on Tuesday nights and Saturday afternoons.
Location event organiser
Keele Observatory 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
09/04/21
19:00
6°
1%
09/04/21
22:00
3°
1%
10/04/21
01:00
0°
0%
10/04/21
04:00
-1°
0%
Weather forecast for Silverdale (0.73 miles away) updated 09/04/21 at 04:00.
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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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events at this location
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Keele Observatory, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, ST5 5BG
Tuesday 13th April 2021 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Keele Observatory, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, ST5 5BG
Tuesday 20th April 2021 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Keele Observatory, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, ST5 5BG
Tuesday 27th April 2021 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
