Location description
The Loxham Observatory is home to a large C11 computerised telescope and operated on behalf of Cranfield University by the Cranfield Astronomical Society who meet regularly on Tuesday evenings during University term time (October to December and January through to March). Short notice ad-hoc observing sessions announced via their Twitter and Facebook social media accounts are also accessible to the public.
Location event organiser
Cranfield Astronomical Society 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
27/01/21
18:00
7°
21%
27/01/21
21:00
7°
89%
28/01/21
00:00
7°
96%
28/01/21
03:00
7°
96%
Weather forecast for Cranfield (0.44 miles away) updated 27/01/21 at 04:00.
Location light pollution
This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban setting based on satellite data from CPRE.
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Suburban
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
Cranfield Astronomical Society Meeting and Observing
Loxham Observatory, Duncan Road, Cranfield, MK43 0TH
Tuesday 2nd February 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Cranfield Astronomical Society Meeting and Observing
Loxham Observatory, Duncan Road, Cranfield, MK43 0TH
Tuesday 9th February 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Cranfield Astronomical Society Meeting and Observing
Loxham Observatory, Duncan Road, Cranfield, MK43 0TH
Tuesday 16th February 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Cranfield Astronomical Society Meeting and Observing
Loxham Observatory, Duncan Road, Cranfield, MK43 0TH
Tuesday 23rd February 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Cranfield Astronomical Society Meeting and Observing
Loxham Observatory, Duncan Road, Cranfield, MK43 0TH
Tuesday 2nd March 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Cranfield Astronomical Society Meeting and Observing
Loxham Observatory, Duncan Road, Cranfield, MK43 0TH
Tuesday 9th March 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Cranfield Astronomical Society Meeting and Observing
Loxham Observatory, Duncan Road, Cranfield, MK43 0TH
Tuesday 16th March 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Cranfield Astronomical Society Meeting and Observing
Loxham Observatory, Duncan Road, Cranfield, MK43 0TH
Tuesday 23rd March 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Cranfield Astronomical Society Meeting and Observing
Loxham Observatory, Duncan Road, Cranfield, MK43 0TH
Tuesday 30th March 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Cranfield Astronomical Society Meeting and Observing
Loxham Observatory, Duncan Road, Cranfield, MK43 0TH
Tuesday 6th April 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Cranfield Astronomical Society Meeting and Observing
Loxham Observatory, Duncan Road, Cranfield, MK43 0TH
Tuesday 13th April 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Cranfield Astronomical Society Meeting and Observing
Loxham Observatory, Duncan Road, Cranfield, MK43 0TH
Tuesday 20th April 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
Cranfield Astronomical Society Meeting and Observing
Loxham Observatory, Duncan Road, Cranfield, MK43 0TH
Tuesday 27th April 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Observing (if clear), Society Meeting
