Caradon Observatory occupies a fantastic dark sky location on the Eastern edge of Bodmin Moor and within the buffer zone of the Bodmin Moor International Dark Sky Park. The four domes house a variety on instruments including both reflecting, refracting and solar telescopes. The facility’s current primary focus is research and education however has plans to open up it’s observatory doors to visitors.
Location events organiser
Caradon Observatory organises events at this location
Please contact Caradon Observatory directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Caradon Observatory
Twitter: @bodesgalaxy
Facebook: Caradon Observatory
Weather forecast
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21/04/26
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22/04/26
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Weather forecast for Launceston (7.6 miles away) updated 21/04/26 at 06:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Caradon Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. 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. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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