Kenley Observatory Public Open Evening
Saturday 19th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm
Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley
Near Kenley Aerodrome, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5EP
The welcoming members of the Croydon Astronomical Society open their Norman Fisher Observatory near Kenley Aerodrome every clear Saturday evening from around the beginning of September through to the end of April.
These open evenings are weather permitting and only go ahead if the skies are clear enough to allow observing. Opening times change throughout the year based on the season and what is visible in the evening.
The group will announce if the event is going ahead and tonight’s opening time around Saturday lunchtime. Please check the home page of their website or Facebook page for the latest updates.
Parking is nearby in Hayes Lane, just a couple hundred metres to the south, at the Royal Air Force Kenley Tribute.
These events are free of charge, and there is no need to book.
Event organiser
Croydon Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact Croydon Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Croydon Astronomical Society
Twitter: @CroydonAS
Facebook: Croydon Astronomical Society
Event booking
For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.
Visit event websiteEvent darkness
The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.
Sat 19th Oct
Local light pollution
Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Norman Fisher Observatory at Kenley. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.