Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening - October 2025

Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening - October 2025

Friday 17th October 2025 from 19:30pm to Saturday 18th October 2025 21:30pm

Toothill Observatory
Toothill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8AL

Visit the fantastic Toothill Observatory and spend an evening with the friendly members of Solent Amateur Astronomers, observing the planets and distant objects through their large telescope.

These open evenings coincide when there is no bright Moon in the sky, the best time for observing and stargazing. However, the observatory will only open if the weather permits!

The observatory operates a system of primary and backup dates to cater for weather conditions. If the weather is cloudy on this date, the event may be rescheduled for the following day or week.

Please check the Solent Amateur Astronomers website; if this event is not a primary date, we recommend contacting them before your visit to confirm that they plan to be open!

No booking is required. A fee of £5 per adult is payable at the door (children are free). All proceeds go towards running the facility. Clear skies!


Event organiser

Solent Amateur Astronomers

Solent Amateur Astronomers is organising this event

Please contact Solent Amateur Astronomers directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.


Event booking

No prior booking is required, however as this event is weather dependent, please check via the Solent Amateur Astronomers website if the event is going ahead.

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Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Toothill Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – August 2025

    Friday 15th August 2025 from 21:30pm to Saturday 16th August 2025 23:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL

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  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – August 2025 (BACKUP)

    Friday 22nd August 2025 from 21:30pm to Saturday 23rd August 2025 23:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL

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  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – September 2025

    Friday 12th September 2025 from 20:30pm to Saturday 13th September 2025 22:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL

    More info
  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – September 2025 (BACKUP)

    Friday 26th September 2025 from 20:30pm to Saturday 27th September 2025 22:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL

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  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – October 2025

    Friday 17th October 2025 from 19:30pm to Saturday 18th October 2025 21:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL

    More info
  • Toothill Observatory Public Open Evening – October 2025 (BACKUP)

    Friday 24th October 2025 from 19:30pm to Saturday 25th October 2025 21:30pm

    Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL

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