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The Blackett Observatory at Marlborough College is home to the largest refracting telescope in Wiltshire. The location is made accessible to the public through the Friends of the Marlborough Telescope membership scheme. School and Society visits are welcome by prior arrangement.
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Forthcoming events by Blackett Observatory

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  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope observing session

    Friday 26th September 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

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  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope observing session

    Friday 17th October 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

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  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope observing session

    Sunday 16th November 2025 from 22:00pm to Monday 17th November 2025 00:00am

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

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  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope observing session

    Friday 21st November 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

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  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope observing session

    Wednesday 10th December 2025 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

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  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope observing session

    Saturday 13th December 2025 from 22:00pm to Sunday 14th December 2025 00:00am

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

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  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope observing session

    Friday 23rd January 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

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  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope observing session

    Sunday 22nd February 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

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  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope observing session

    Sunday 15th March 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

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  • Friends of the Marlborough Telescope observing session

    Friday 27th March 2026 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Blackett Observatory, Marlborough, SN8 1PA

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Event locations used by Blackett Observatory

  • Blackett Observatory

    Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PA

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