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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  • Guildford Astronomical Society lecture meeting

    Thursday 2nd May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH (7.6 miles away)

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  • Walton Astronomy Group meeting and observing

    Thursday 2nd May 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    The Black Swan - Ockham, Cobham, KT11 1NG (14.3 miles away)

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  • Maidenhead Astronomical Society meeting & observing

    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    St James-the-Less Church Hall, Maidenhead, SL6 6QW (18.6 miles away)

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  • Newbury Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Fair Close Centre, Newbury, RG14 6NH (25.7 miles away)

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  • South Downs Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 3rd May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre, Chichester, PO19 8RP (29.8 miles away)

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