Loxham Observatory
Duncan Road, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0TH, East of England
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 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 events organiser
Cranfield Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Cranfield Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Cranfield Astronomical Society
Twitter: @cranfieldastro
Facebook: Cranfield Astronomical Society
Local light pollution
Loxham Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban 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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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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