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Regular meetings with Keele Observatory

  • Keele Observatory public solar viewing

    Saturday every week from January 2026 to December 2026

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

    Join the team at Keele Observatory every Saturday afternoon from 1 pm to 3 pm for safe solar observing sessions.

    Weather permitting, you'll have the opportunity to observe the Sun through specially filtered telescopes and discover fascinating features such as sunspots and solar activity. Experienced astronomers will be on hand to explain what you're seeing and answer your questions.

    These free sessions are suitable for all ages, no booking is required, and offer a fantastic introduction to observing our nearest star safely.

  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday every week from January 2026 to December 2026

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

    The Keele Observatory opens its doors for public observing every Tuesday evening from 8 pm to 10 pm.

    Enjoy an evening looking through their historical 12-inch aperture Grubb Parsons refractor (weather permitting), see their 24-inch aperture research telescope in action and view their exhibits.

    An astronomer will be on hand to answer your questions. These sessions are suitable for all ages, are free of charge, and no booking is required.

Forthcoming events by Keele Observatory

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  • Keele Observatory public solar viewing

    Saturday 11th July 2026 from 13:00pm to 15:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 14th July 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public solar viewing

    Saturday 18th July 2026 from 13:00pm to 15:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 21st July 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public solar viewing

    Saturday 25th July 2026 from 13:00pm to 15:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 28th July 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public solar viewing

    Saturday 1st August 2026 from 13:00pm to 15:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 4th August 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public solar viewing

    Saturday 8th August 2026 from 13:00pm to 15:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 11th August 2026 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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Event locations used by Keele Observatory

  • Keele Observatory

    Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG

    Observatory

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