The Parsonage Lane Pavilion is home to the Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society and their Dick Chambers Observatory. Visitors are welcome strictly by prior arrangement only.
Location events organiser
Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford organises events at this location
Please contact Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://crayfordmanorastro.com/
Twitter: @CrayfordAS
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Dartford (2.2 miles away) updated 19/01/22 at 16:00.
Local light pollution
The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Light pollution map of The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory
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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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory. View these events on a calendar.