Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory
Durlston Country Park, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL
Located at Durlston Country Park is an observatory hosting a large aperture 14″ Meade telescope and facilities for talks and presentations with stargazing events run by Wessex Astronomical Society. Note that out of hours access to this location is only available when stargazing events are on.
Location events organiser
Wessex Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Wessex Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: contact@wessex-astro.org.uk
Website: Wessex Astronomical Society
Facebook: Wessex Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Swanage Youth Hostel (0.9 miles away) updated 23/05/24 at 16:00.
Local light pollution
Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural 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.
Light pollution map of Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory
Best time to visit
Find the best dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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