Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

Thursday 12th May 2022 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

Norman Lockyer Observatory
Salcombe Hill Road, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NY

Enjoy a fabulous stargazing evening with family and friends! Learn about the history of the telescopes at the Norman Lockyer Observatory, including a short talk (with a different topic each evening), planetarium presentation of what is visible in the night skies, a tour of the technology centre and observing using the observatory telescopes, weather permitting. No booking is required; turn up on the night! An entrance fee applies.

Please note that this has already taken place on 12/05/2022


Event organiser

Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society

Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society is organising this event

Please contact Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

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Event darkness

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. 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.



Forthcoming events

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

  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

    Thursday 7th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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    Friday 8th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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    Friday 15th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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    Thursday 21st November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 22nd November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 29th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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