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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

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

  • 15/01/23

    4° 8%

  • 15/01/23

    3° 9%

  • 16/01/23

    4° 57%

  • 16/01/23

    3° 78%

Weather forecast for Bawtry (1.2 miles away) updated 15/01/23 at 20:00.

Local light pollution

Brian Joynes Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on 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.

Sun 15th Jan

Third Quarter
51% illuminated
Dark from 17:39 to 02:03
Dark for 8h 23m

Mon 16th Jan

Third Quarter
40% illuminated
Dark from 17:41 to 03:29
Dark for 9h 47m

Tue 17th Jan

Waning Crescent
30% illuminated
Dark from 17:42 to 04:59
Dark for 11h 16m

Wed 18th Jan

Waning Crescent
20% illuminated
Dark from 17:43 to 06:26
Dark for 12h 42m

Thu 19th Jan

Waning Crescent
12% illuminated
Dark from 17:45 to 06:43
Dark for 12h 57m

Fri 20th Jan

Waning Crescent
5% illuminated
Dark from 17:46 to 06:42
Dark for 12h 55m

Sat 21st Jan

New Moon
1% illuminated
Dark from 17:48 to 06:41
Dark for 12h 52m

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

Display nearby events on a calendar

  • Wakefield & District Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 19th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Henry Boons, Wakefield, WF2 9SR (26.1 miles away)

    More info

  • Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Meeting

    Thursday 19th January 2023 from 19:45pm to 22:00pm

    Swinton Bottom Club, Swinton, S64 8AU (12.7 miles away)

    More info

  • Brough Observatory informal open evening

    Friday 20th January 2023 from 19:30pm to 22:00pm

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

    More info

  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory Open Evening

    Friday 20th January 2023 from 20:00pm to 23:30pm

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

    More info

  • Brough Astronomy Club meeting

    Monday 23rd January 2023 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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

    More info

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