Hesketh Park Observatory Public Open Day
The last Sunday of the month from January 2024 to December 2024
Hesketh Park Observatory
Hesketh Park, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9LN
Visit the fabulous Grade 2 listed Hesketh Park Observatory at this one of their public open days that occur on the last Sunday of each month throughout the year.
This is a great opportunity to see up close a rare example of a working 6-inch aperture Victorian refracting telescope made by the famous self-taught optical specialist Thomas Cooke.
Learn about the facility’s history and Joseph Baxendale, the founding astronomer, who was in 1871 was appointed ‘Timekeeping Astronomer and Meteorologist for Manchester’.
These events are proudly run voluntarily by the enthusiastic members of the Southport Astronomical Society. No booking is required; turn up on the day and take the family along!
Note that opening times are 10.30 am to 4.30 pm (April to September) and 10.30 am to 4.00 pm (October to March).
Event organiser
Southport Astronomical Society organises these events
Please contact Southport Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Southport Astronomical Society
Twitter: @Southport_AS
Facebook: Southport Astronomical Society
Local light pollution
Hesketh Park Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban 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 Hesketh Park Observatory Public Open Day events at Hesketh Park Observatory. You can view events at this location on a calendar.
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