Location description
Opened on the 17th January 2012 the Malcolm Parry Observatory at The Long Eaton School has an active schedule of stargazing events throughout the year including frequent "Community Open Dome" events when members of the public can visit the facility. Their "Family Astronomy" evenings aimed at astronomers aged 9 years and upwards are also accessible to all as long you contact the organisers first as are their annual astronomy courses.
Location event organiser
Malcolm Parry 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
23/03/19
18:00
10°
1%
23/03/19
21:00
9°
5%
24/03/19
00:00
8°
5%
24/03/19
03:00
7°
5%
Weather forecast for Long Eaton (0.72 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
Open Dome Night at the Malcolm Parry Observatory
Thursday 28th March 2019 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Open Dome Night at the Malcolm Parry Observatory
Thursday 2nd May 2019 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Open Dome Night at the Malcolm Parry Observatory
Thursday 6th June 2019 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Open Dome Night at the Malcolm Parry Observatory
Thursday 4th July 2019 from 18:00pm to 20:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
