Keele Observatory

Keele Observatory

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

The Keele Observatory, located on the campus of Keele University, is home to a fantastic and historic 31cm aperture refracting telescope that dates back to 1874. Open all year round to the public on Tuesday nights and Saturday afternoons.


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Please contact Keele Observatory directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

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Weather forecast for Silverdale (0.8 miles away) updated 04/10/24 at 04:01.




Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Keele Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 8th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 15th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 22nd October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 5th November 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 12th November 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

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

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