The Munday-Sayer Observatory is the proud home of the North Essex Astronomical Society. The facility is located near the village of Wakes Colne (and not where we have specified on our map!). The Society holds their regular “club night” events here every Thursday for members only. To join the Society please see their website.
Location events organiser
North Essex Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact North Essex Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: northessexastro@gmail.com
Website: North Essex Astronomical Society
Twitter: @NorthEssexAstro
Facebook: North Essex Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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27/04/24
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27/04/24
8° 91% -
28/04/24
9° 94% -
28/04/24
10° 91%
Weather forecast for Halstead (5.1 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 12:00.
Local light pollution
Munday-Sayer Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural 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
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