University of Birmingham Observatory
Wasthill Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9EP
The University of Birmingham Observatory, established in 1982, is a teaching facility for the astrophysics programme run by the University of Birmingham. The location is only accessible to the public via “Astronomy in the City” stargazing events run in collaboration with the University and the University of Birmingham Astronomical Society.
Location events organiser
University of Birmingham Observatory organises events at this location
Please contact University of Birmingham Observatory directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: University of Birmingham Observatory
Twitter: @UoBobservatory
Facebook: University of Birmingham Observatory
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for West Heath (0.7 miles away) updated 03/05/24 at 20:01.
Local light pollution
University of Birmingham Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
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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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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