Stoer Observatory is the proud home of the Assynt Astronomy Club, who host regular stargazing sessions throughout the observing season at this fabulous dark sky location. The venue is also featured as a Dark Sky Discovery Site, with on site accommodation bookable via Eat Sleep Wild, who also offer private stargazing experiences and astrophotography tuition. The location is also ideal for spotting aurora!
Location events organiser
Assynt Astronomy Club organises events at this location
Please contact Assynt Astronomy Club directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Assynt Astronomy Club
Facebook: Assynt Astronomy Club
Weather forecast
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05/04/26
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06/04/26
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Weather forecast for Lochinver (6.7 miles away) updated 04/04/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Stoer 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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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.
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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