South West Astronomy Fair 2024

South West Astronomy Fair 2024

Saturday 29th June 2024 from 11:00am to 18:00pm

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

Enjoy a whole day of astronomy at the fabulous Norman Lockyer Observatory with numerous activities and presentations.

– Free tours with talks of the Historical Telescope Dome
– Free Access to The Planetarium Shows
– Free programme of Events and Talks by the NLO Groups
– Live Solar Observing (weather permitting)
– Displays from Astronomy Societies
– Trade Marquee with Exhibitors: Widescreen Centre, First Light Optics, Bresser, Astronomy Now
– More activities currently being planned

Please note that this has already taken place on 29/06/2024


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

For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.

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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 Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 13th December 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

    More info
  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening (Geminids meteor shower)

    Saturday 14th December 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

    More info
  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 20th December 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

    More info
  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 27th December 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

    More info
  • Norman Lockyer Astronomical Society Members Evening

    Friday 3rd January 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

    More info
  • Norman Lockyer Observatory Open Evening

    Thursday 9th January 2025 from 19:30pm to 22:30pm

    Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, EX10 0NY

    More info

Stay and gaze nearby

Stay at one of these stargazing-friendly accommodation providers.

  • Hawley Farm Holiday Cottages

    Dalwood, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7HR (9.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Stargazing Cabins – Devon

    Royal Oak Farm, Cotleigh, Devon, EX14 9LF (10.6 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Kingfishers Holidays – Charmouth

    Newlands Bridge, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6AZ (14.7 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Ursabear Cabin

    Morebath, Bampton, Devon, EX16 9AL (25.5 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Newhouse Farm Cottages – Witheridge

    Witheridge, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8QB (27.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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  • Dittisham Hideaway

    Dittisham, Dartmouth, Cornwall, TQ6 0JB (28.0 miles away)

    Stay & Gaze

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