Fabulous observatory set in the wonderful grounds of Hesketh Park and steeped in history. Open days are organised by Southport Astronomical Society.
Location events organiser
Southport Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Southport Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Southport Astronomical Society
Twitter: @Southport_AS
Facebook: Southport Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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27/04/26
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28/04/26
12° 0%
Weather forecast for Southport (1.2 miles away) updated 27/04/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Hesketh Park Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban 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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Dark site
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.
Mon 27th Apr
Tue 28th Apr
Wed 29th Apr
Thu 30th Apr
Fri 1st May
Sat 2nd May
Sun 3rd May
Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Hesketh Park Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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