Reasonable views of the overhead stars with limited horizon other than the northerly viewpoint over Bath. Easily accessible from the centre of Bath by foot, bicycle, bus, or car.
The Park is closed to cars often at night depending on local restrictions but parking just outside is feasible. Toilets on site. A popular location and so extra observers can be expected if you set up a telescope in the green space.
Location recommended by Bath Astronomers.
Location events organiser
Bath Astronomers organises events at this location
Please contact Bath Astronomers directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Bath Astronomers
Facebook: Bath Astronomers
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Bath (0.1 miles away) updated 15/01/23 at 20:00.
Local light pollution
Alexandra Park - Bath 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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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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