The Toothill Observatory is located under relatively dark skies on the outskirts of Southampton and is run by the very enthusiastic and welcoming Solent Amateur Astronomers. The facility boasts some impressive equipment including a 14″ Meade telescope (which can be used by wheelchair users) and is made accessible to the public during regular open evenings that take place throughout the observing season from August through to May each year.
Location events organiser
Solent Amateur Astronomers organises events at this location
Please contact Solent Amateur Astronomers directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Solent Amateur Astronomers
Facebook: Solent Amateur Astronomers
Weather forecast
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02/09/26
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Weather forecast for Southampton (4.3 miles away) updated 01/09/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Toothill Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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 Toothill Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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