James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man
Higher Foxdale, Foxdale, Isle of Man, IM4 3HB
The James Martin Observatory is the proud home of the Isle of Man Astronomical Society. The observatory, renamed in August 2023 after the much-loved late founder of the Society, boasts incredible dark skies, ample parking and friendly, welcoming astronomers.
Location events organiser
Isle Of Man Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Isle Of Man Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: enquiries@iomastronomy.org
Website: Isle Of Man Astronomical Society
Twitter: @IoM_AS
Facebook: Isle Of Man Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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28/04/24
9° 6% -
28/04/24
9° 36% -
29/04/24
9° 13% -
29/04/24
9° 12%
Weather forecast for Peel (4.0 miles away) updated 28/04/24 at 16:00.
Local light pollution
James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to adark site dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Light pollution map of James Martin Observatory - Isle Of Man
Best time to visit
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