
Salford Observatory open evening
Wednesday 15th January 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Salford Observatory
Chaseley Road, Chasely Fields, Lancashire, M6 7DZ
The friendly and welcoming astronomers from the Salford Astronomical Society open their fantastic observatory on Wednesday evenings of most weeks throughout the whole year. These events occur no matter the weather, with presentations taking place if the skies are cloudy.
The observatory is home to an incredible 18″ aperture reflecting telescope, and the Society renovated the facility in 2020 with a new warm room and projector screen. The observatory offers solar viewing through the summer months and may stay open for longer each evening if the skies are clear.
A visit is highly recommended! Clear skies!
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Frequently asked questions
Q: What night is the observatory open?
A: The observatory is open every Wednesday at 19:30
Q: Do you need to book in advance?
A: No; booking is not required
Q: Do you need to be a member of Salford Astronomical Society?
A: No; open evenings are for everyone
Q: What is the Observatory location?
A: the Observatory postcode is M6 7DZ and the entrance is opposite 12 Chaseley Road
Q: Is there an entrance fee?
A: Adults cost £2 per person. Under 16s are free.
Q: Can children attend the Observatory?
A: Yes! There is no age limit, young or old!
Please note that this has already taken place on 15/01/2025
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: Salford Astronomical Society
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 15th Jan
Local light pollution
Salford Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban 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.
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