Location description
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 event organiser
Solent Amateur Astronomers 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
20/11
18:00
7°
5%
20/11
21:00
7°
8%
21/11
00:00
7°
9%
21/11
03:00
7°
9%
21/11
06:00
6°
4%
Weather forecast for Shirley Warren (1.90 miles away) updated 20/11/19 at 20:01.
Location light pollution
This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban 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
Toothill Observatory Open Night
Friday 22nd November 2019 from 19:30pm to 23:30pm
Observing (if clear)
Toothill Observatory Open Night
Saturday 23rd November 2019 from 19:30pm to 23:30pm
Observing (if clear)
Toothill Observatory Open Night
Saturday 7th December 2019 from 19:30pm to 23:30pm
Observing (if clear)
Toothill Observatory Open Night
Saturday 18th January 2020 from 19:30pm to 23:30pm
Observing (if clear)
Toothill Observatory Open Night
Friday 28th February 2020 from 19:30pm to 23:30pm
Observing (if clear)
Toothill Observatory Open Night
Saturday 29th February 2020 from 19:30pm to 23:30pm
Observing (if clear)
