Monkton Combe Community Observatory
Monkton Senior School, Monkton Combe, Avon, BA2 7JE
Just 2 miles southeast from the centre of Bath as the crow flies, the observatory sits on the grounds of Monkton Combe School and is a short stroll from the Governor’s Field Car Park off Church Lane. The observatory sits within the Monkton Combe valley with easy access from Bath and the A36 Warminster Road. Public stargazing is organised by Bath Astronomers in collaboration with the school.
Location events organiser
Bath Astronomers organises events at this location
Please contact Bath Astronomers directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Bath Astronomers
Facebook: Bath Astronomers
Weather forecast
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25/04/24
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25/04/24
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26/04/24
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26/04/24
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Weather forecast for Prior Park Bath (0.8 miles away) updated 25/04/24 at 04:00.
Local light pollution
Monkton Combe Community 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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