Rosse Observatory open evening

Rosse Observatory open evening

Tuesday 15th February 2022 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

Rosse Observatory
Carleton Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3RJ

Enjoy an evening of stargazing with friendly astronomers from the West Yorkshire Astronomical Society at this one of their regular open evenings of their fantastic Rosse Observatory.

Enjoy amazing views through their large 14″ aperture Schmidt-Cassegrain reflecting telescope. These events go ahead no matter the weather, with guest speakers, presentations or an informal, friendly chat in the observatory warm room taking place if cloudy.

The first Tuesday of each month is a public open night, where you may just turn up without booking.

On all other nights, please email the Society’s Visitor Co-ordinator to book an appointment.

Please note that this has already taken place on 15/02/2022


Event organiser

West Yorkshire Astronomical Society

West Yorkshire Astronomical Society is organising this event

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


Event booking

The first Tuesday of each month is a public open night with no booking required. For visits on all other nights please contact the Society to book an appointment.

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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 Rosse Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • West Yorkshire Astronomical Society Young Astronomers Club

    Friday 29th March 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

    More info
  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

    More info
  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Friday 12th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

    More info
  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Friday 19th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

    More info
  • West Yorkshire Astronomical Society Young Astronomers Club

    Friday 26th April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

    More info
  • Rosse Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 7th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Rosse Observatory, Pontefract, WF8 3RJ

    More info

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