Breckland Astronomical Society

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Breckland Astronomical Society is based in the dark skies of Great Ellingham in Norfolk and has its own observatory housing a 20″ reflecting telescope.

The group is active in outreach and regularly opens its observatory to the public for stargazing sessions.
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Regular meetings with Breckland Astronomical Society

  • Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

    The last Friday of the month from January 2025 to December 2025, except for May, June, July

    Breckland Astronomical Observatory, Near Attleborough, NR17

    Breckland Astronomical Society organise free public observing nights at their observatory on the last Friday of the darker months thought the year. This therefore usually excludes the months of May, June and July.

    Everyone is welcome to attend these events including families (children must be accompanied by adults) and beginners. Experience incredible views of planets, stars, galaxies and nebulae views through their large 20-inch aperture telescope! If you have a telescope of your own bring it along for expert advice.

    There is no need to book for this event; just turn up on the night.
  • Breckland Astronomical Society meeting

    The second Friday of the month from January 2025 to December 2025

    Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, Great Ellingham, NR17 1HZ

    The public is welcome to attend this meeting of the Breckland Astronomical Society.

    These meetings often include a talk or presentation and offer an excellent opportunity to socialise with local astronomers and learn about the society's activities.

    Although stargazing is not formally included in this event, the group hosts other evenings when it opens its observatory to the public.

Forthcoming events by Breckland Astronomical Society

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  • Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

    Friday 28th February 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Breckland Astronomical Observatory, Near Attleborough, NR17

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  • Breckland Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 14th March 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, Great Ellingham, NR17 1HZ

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  • Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

    Friday 28th March 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Breckland Astronomical Observatory, Near Attleborough, NR17

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  • Breckland Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 11th April 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, Great Ellingham, NR17 1HZ

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  • Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

    Friday 25th April 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Breckland Astronomical Observatory, Near Attleborough, NR17

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  • Breckland Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 9th May 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, Great Ellingham, NR17 1HZ

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  • Breckland Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 13th June 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, Great Ellingham, NR17 1HZ

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  • Breckland Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 11th July 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, Great Ellingham, NR17 1HZ

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  • Breckland Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 8th August 2025 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, Great Ellingham, NR17 1HZ

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  • Breckland Observatory public open night (free!)

    Friday 29th August 2025 from 20:30pm to 22:30pm

    Breckland Astronomical Observatory, Near Attleborough, NR17

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Event locations used by Breckland Astronomical Society

  • Breckland Astronomical Observatory

    Great Ellingham, Near Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17

    Dark Sky Discovery Site, Observatory

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  • Great Ellingham Recreation Centre

    Watton Road, Great Ellingham, Norfolk, NR17 1HZ, East of England

    Astronomical Society

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  • RSPB Lakenheath

    Station Road, Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9AD

    Private Venue

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