Godlee Observatory (closed for redevelopment)

Godlee Observatory (closed for redevelopment)

Sackville Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 3NL

As of November 2022, the Godlee Observatory is closed indefinitely due to significant redevelopment work on the North Campus of Manchester University.

Above photo by Manchester Astronomical Society.


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Weather forecast

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Weather forecast for Manchester (0.6 miles away) updated 04/10/24 at 04:01.




Events nearby

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  • Altrincham and District Astronomical Society meeting

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Timperley Village Club, Altrincham, WA15 7UT (6.4 miles away)

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  • Public observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Friday 4th October 2024 from dusk

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS (11.7 miles away)

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  • Preston Astronomy Show 2024

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 10:00am to 17:00pm

    Deepdale Labour Social & Bowling Club, Preston, PR1 6RX (27.5 miles away)

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  • The Astronomy Centre Public Open Evenings

    Saturday 5th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 23:00pm

    The Astronomy Centre, Near Todmorden, OL14 7HP (16.5 miles away)

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  • Solar observing at High Legh Community Observatory

    Sunday 6th October 2024 from 10:00am to 13:00pm

    High Legh Community Observatory, High Legh, WA16 6NS (11.7 miles away)

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