Location description
The Edinburgh Royal Observatory has a long history dating back to 1786 when the first Chair of Astronomy was established at the University. It is now one of the UK's major centres of astronomical research. The observatory is accessible to the public during regular open evenings which must be booked in advance online and suitable for anyone with an interest in astronomy.
Location event organiser
Edinburgh Royal 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
15/11
18:00
6°
59%
15/11
21:00
6°
44%
16/11
00:00
6°
44%
16/11
03:00
6°
36%
16/11
06:00
6°
78%
Weather forecast for Morningside (0.86 miles away) updated 15/11/19 at 08:01.
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
Public Astronomy Evening at Edinburgh Royal Observatory
Thursday 28th November 2019 from 18:30pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Public Astronomy Evening at Edinburgh Royal Observatory
Thursday 12th December 2019 from 18:30pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Public Astronomy Evening at Edinburgh Royal Observatory
Thursday 16th January 2020 from 18:30pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Public Astronomy Evening at Edinburgh Royal Observatory
Thursday 30th January 2020 from 18:30pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Public Astronomy Evening at Edinburgh Royal Observatory
Thursday 13th February 2020 from 18:30pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Public Astronomy Evening at Edinburgh Royal Observatory
Thursday 27th February 2020 from 18:30pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Public Astronomy Evening at Edinburgh Royal Observatory
Thursday 12th March 2020 from 18:30pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
Public Astronomy Evening at Edinburgh Royal Observatory
Thursday 26th March 2020 from 18:30pm to 21:00pm
Astronomy Presentation, Observing (if clear)
