Salford Observatory Open Evening
Wednesday 27th January 2021 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Salford Observatory
Chaseley Road, Chasely Fields, M6 7DZ
Everyone is very much welcome to join the astronomers from Salford Astronomical Society and observe through their large 18.5″ reflecting telescope at this one of their regular Wednesday evening open nights of their observatory.
Attendance is free although donations would be very welcome. Note that these events are dependent on the weather therefore please confirm with event organiser that this event is going ahead before travelling.
Please note that this event has already taken place on 27/01/2021
Event organiser
Salford Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact Salford Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.salfordastro.org.uk/
Twitter: @SalAstroSoc
Facebook: Salford Astronomical Society
Event booking
For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.
Visit event websiteEvent darkness
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.
Wed 27th Jan
Local light pollution
Salford Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.