Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium
Lime Tree Farm, Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DA
Located in the heart of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium benefits from a remote but accessible location under the darkest of skies.
Experienced astronomers run the facility with a fantastic ability to communicate the science of Astronomy to their guests. In addition, immersive full-dome shows in the planetarium offer a guaranteed view of the Universe, no matter the weather!
Visiting the location is by way of private booking, with stargazing sessions priced at a very reasonable rate. Please get in touch with the observatory directly for more details.
A visit to this facility is one that everyone would enjoy, no matter their age or experience.
Location events organiser
Lime Tree Observatory organises events at this location
Please contact Lime Tree Observatory directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Lime Tree Observatory
Twitter: @LimeTreeObsy
Facebook: Lime Tree Observatory
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Masham (2.5 miles away) updated 28/04/26 at 12:00. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural 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.
Light pollution map of Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium
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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