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
22/02
18:00
7°
14%
22/02
21:00
6°
6%
23/02
00:00
6°
57%
23/02
03:00
5°
97%
23/02
06:00
7°
96%
Weather forecast for Silverdale (0.73 miles away) updated 22/02/20 at 16:01.
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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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events at this location
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 25th February 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 3rd March 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 10th March 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 17th March 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 24th March 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 31st March 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 7th April 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 14th April 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 21st April 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 28th April 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 5th May 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 12th May 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 19th May 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
Keele Observatory Public Open Evening
Tuesday 26th May 2020 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Observing (if clear)
