Bayfordbury Observatory
Lower Hatfield Road, Bayfordbury, Hertfordshire, SG13 8LD
Observatory located on the campus of the University of Hertfordshire and accessible to the public during their open evenings which take place once a month between October and March.
Location events organiser
Bayfordbury Observatory organises events at this location
Please contact Bayfordbury Observatory directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Bayfordbury Observatory
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Local light pollution
Bayfordbury Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
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.
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Bayfordbury Observatory. View these events on a calendar.