Location description
Run by the Letchworth & District Astronomical Society the observatory is located on the edge of Letchworth Garden City away from the worst of the light pollution. The observatory hosts frequent public stargazing events throughout the year.
Location event organiser
Letchworth & District Astronomical Society organises stargazing events at this location.
Astronomical society
Meeting place for local astronomical society, often in a location that enables stargazing and observing.
Observatory
Location has an observatory that is accessible to the public by prior arrangement or during public events.
Tonight's weather forecast
23/03/19
18:00
10°
4%
23/03/19
21:00
7°
5%
24/03/19
00:00
6°
5%
24/03/19
03:00
6°
5%
Weather forecast for Letchworth Garden City (0.96 miles away) updated 23/03/19 at 20:00.
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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Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events at this location
Lunar Imaging at Letchworth Observatory
Saturday 13th April 2019 from 19:30pm to Sunday 14th April 2019 00:00am
Observing (if clear)
