Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory
Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL
Observing location for Torbay Astronomical Society who host regular observation evenings from the ground of the grammar school including opening up the school’s observatory.
Location events organiser
Torbay Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Torbay Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Torbay Astronomical Society
Twitter: @TorbayAstroSoc
Facebook: Torbay Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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16/04/26
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16/04/26
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17/04/26
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Weather forecast for Torquay (1.7 miles away) updated 16/04/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Torquay Boys Grammar School & 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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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Light pollution map of Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory
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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CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Torquay Boys Grammar School & Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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