The Alexander Observatory

The Alexander Observatory

Queens Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2ES

This listed building located in the centre of Aldershot Garrison comes under the proud guardianship of Farnham Astronomical Society.

It is home to an original 8-inch cell refractor telescope mounted on an equatorial pillar with counterweight clockwork drive, built in 1891 by Dublin’s famous Sir Howard Grubb.

Except for infrequent public open evenings, visits to the observatory are by arrangement only.

Photo: Farnham Astronomical Society


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Events nearby

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  • Farnham Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Tuesday 9th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Aldershot Cricket Club, Aldershot, GU12 4BP (1.8 miles away)

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  • Practical Astronomy with Basingstoke Astronomical Society

    Thursday 11th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Cliddesden Primary School, Basingstoke, RG25 2QU (14.4 miles away)

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  • Ewell Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 12th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Nonsuch High School and Observatory, Cheam, SM3 8AB (24.2 miles away)

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  • Hampshire Astronomical Group monthly meeting

    Friday 12th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Clanfield Memorial Hall, Clanfield, PO8 0RB (24.1 miles away)

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  • Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening

    Saturday 13th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley, Kenley, CR8 5EP (28.6 miles away)

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  • Littleton Farm Campsite

    Upwaltham, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0LX (23.7 miles away)

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