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Brian Joynes Observatory

Brian Joynes Observatory

Austerfield Field Study Centre, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 6RG

Best time to visit

The Austerfield Field Study Centre on the South East outskirts of Doncaster is home to the fabulous Brian Joynes Observatory and is run in partnership with the very keen and enthusiastic members of Doncaster Astronomy Society. In particular the location caters especially for group visits including school, Scout groups etc. Members of the public are also very welcome to attend during any regular event all of which are suitable for all ages and abilities. Visiting this facility comes highly recommended.

Location events organiser

Doncaster Astronomical Society organises events at this location

Please contact Doncaster Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location

Email: [email protected]
Website: Doncaster Astronomical Society
Twitter: @DoncasterAstro1
Facebook: Doncaster Astronomical Society

Weather forecast

  • 04/10/24

    12° 4%

  • 04/10/24

    11° 3%

  • 05/10/24

    10° 3%

  • 05/10/24

    9° 1%

Weather forecast for Bawtry (1.2 miles away) updated 04/10/24 at 04:01.

Local light pollution

Brian Joynes Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.

The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.

Light pollution map of Brian Joynes Observatory

Best time to visit

The Moon has a big impact on the visibility of celestial bodies in the night sky. Try to plan your stargazing when there is no bright Moon at night as this is when the skies will be at their darkest.

The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. 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. See our dark sky calendar for more details.

Fri 4th Oct

New Moon
1 % illuminated
Dark from 18:48 to 04:58
Dark for 10h 9m

Sat 5th Oct

Waxing Crescent
4 % illuminated
Dark from 18:45 to 05:00
Dark for 10h 14m

Sun 6th Oct

Waxing Crescent
9 % illuminated
Dark from 18:43 to 05:02
Dark for 10h 18m

Mon 7th Oct

Waxing Crescent
15 % illuminated
Dark from 18:41 to 05:04
Dark for 10h 22m

Tue 8th Oct

Waxing Crescent
23 % illuminated
Dark from 19:10 to 05:05
Dark for 9h 55m

Wed 9th Oct

First Quarter
32 % illuminated
Dark from 20:02 to 05:07
Dark for 9h 5m

Thu 10th Oct

First Quarter
42 % illuminated
Dark from 21:14 to 05:09
Dark for 7h 55m

Find more dates

If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!

Calendar

Events nearby

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    Friday 4th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

    Brough Observatory, Brough, HU15 1BB (26.3 miles away)

    More info

  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory Members Evening (Visitors welcome)

    Friday 4th October 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH (22.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Lincoln Observatory Observing Session

    Tuesday 8th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Lincoln Observatory, Lincoln, LN1 3TZ (23.5 miles away)

    More info

  • Sheffield Astronomical Society Meeting

    Tuesday 8th October 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    The Ranmoor Parish Centre, Sheffield, S10 3GX (21.9 miles away)

    More info

  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 10th October 2024 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    St John's Church Hall - Mexborough, Mexborough, S64 0ER (11.6 miles away)

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