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Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory

Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory

Durlston Country Park, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL

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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.

Durlston Astronomy Centre and Observatory is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

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