
Stargazing at Dyffryn Observatory
Friday 12th January 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm
Dyffryn Observatory
Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, South Glamorgan, CF5 6SU
Join the friendly astronomers from the Cardiff Astronomical Society for this FREE star party at their lovely observatory at Dyffryn Gardens. Everyone is welcome including non-Society members.
The event will go ahead whatever the weather; if the weather is not suitable for stargazing, indoor activities will take place.
Please book in advance by emailing the Cardiff Astronomical Society letting them know how many people there will be in your group.
Please note that this has already taken place on 12/01/2024
Event organiser

Cardiff Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact Cardiff Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Cardiff Astronomical Society
Twitter: @cardiffas
Facebook: Cardiff Astronomical Society
Event booking
Event 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.

Fri 12th Jan
Local light pollution
Dyffryn 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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Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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