The University of Leicester Observatories at Oadby is one of the UK’s largest and most advanced astronomical teaching facilities. It is home to a state of the art 20″ Planewave CDK20 Telescope and can be visited by the public on public stargazing events which are held throughout the winter months.
Location events organiser
University of Leicester Observatory organises events at this location
Please contact University of Leicester Observatory directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: University of Leicester Observatory
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Weather forecast for Leicester (3.0 miles away) updated 03/09/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
University of Leicester 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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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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