Trinity School Observatory

Trinity School Observatory

Strand Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1JB

Located on the grounds of the Trinity School in Carlisle the observatory is home to a 16″ reflecting telescope. Border Astronomical Society run events here and host their regular meetings at the facility to which members of the public are very welcome.


Location events organiser

Border Astronomical Society organises events at this location

Please contact Border Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

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  • 06/11/24

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Weather forecast for Carlisle (0.4 miles away) updated 05/11/24 at 20:01.




Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Trinity School Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Border Astronomical Society informal meeting and observing

    Thursday 14th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Trinity School Observatory, Carlisle, CA1 1JB

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  • Border Astronomical Society informal meeting and observing

    Thursday 12th December 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Trinity School Observatory, Carlisle, CA1 1JB

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  • Border Astronomical Society informal meeting and observing

    Thursday 9th January 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Trinity School Observatory, Carlisle, CA1 1JB

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  • Border Astronomical Society informal meeting and observing

    Thursday 13th February 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Trinity School Observatory, Carlisle, CA1 1JB

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  • Border Astronomical Society informal meeting and observing

    Thursday 13th March 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Trinity School Observatory, Carlisle, CA1 1JB

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  • Border Astronomical Society informal meeting and observing

    Thursday 10th April 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Trinity School Observatory, Carlisle, CA1 1JB

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