Kielder Observatory
Kielder Water & Forest Park | Kielder | Northumberland | NE48 1ER
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All year round - a star gazing and astronomy heaven! Kielder Observatory is located in the heart of Northumberland International Dark Sky Park.
We have the largest expanse of dark night sky in the whole of Europe, thanks to minimal light pollution. Winter nights are darkest and best for viewing deep sky objects such as galaxies, while in summer you can view the beautiful Milky Way, passing comets, shooting stars and see the Sun's surface using our incredible telescope.
For more information about Northumberland International Dark Sky Park see our Dark Skies page.
Come here to:
- Learn about the night sky and use the powerful telescopes.
- Meet experienced astronomers and learn how to take stunning photographs of distant objects in the Universe.
- Experience meteor showers (shooting stars) and other celestial events.
Book onto an event to enjoy the full Observatory experience and use the large telescopes supervised by astronomers from Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society (KOAS). Those wishing to enjoy the panoramic views from the Observatory during the day (when the facility is closed) can park in the car park for Skyspace and walk up the hill (50 minutes).
KOAS hosts events all year round from open days and interactive shows to observing nights and lectures. Go to the events page for info. Click here to book onto an event or pop into one of the main visitor centres onsite to ask when the next event is.
Kielder Observatory is also part of the art and architecture programme. Find out more about its striking design here.
Forthcoming events
- 04/09/2017 to 04/09/2017
- 19/08/2017 to 19/08/2017
- 26/08/2017 to 26/08/2017
- 26/06/2017 to 26/06/2017
- 03/07/2017 to 03/07/2017
- 10/07/2017 to 10/07/2017
- 17/07/2017 to 17/07/2017
- 24/07/2017 to 24/07/2017
- 31/07/2017 to 31/07/2017
- 07/08/2017 to 07/08/2017
- 14/08/2017 to 14/08/2017
- 21/08/2017 to 21/08/2017
- 28/08/2017 to 28/08/2017
- 28/06/2017 to 28/06/2017
- 05/07/2017 to 05/07/2017
- 12/07/2017 to 12/07/2017
- 19/07/2017 to 19/07/2017
- 26/07/2017 to 26/07/2017
- 02/08/2017 to 02/08/2017
- 09/08/2017 to 09/08/2017
- 16/08/2017 to 16/08/2017
- 23/08/2017 to 23/08/2017
- 30/08/2017 to 30/08/2017
- 28/07/2017 to 28/07/2017
- 30/06/2017 to 30/06/2017
- 01/07/2017 to 02/07/2017
- 04/08/2017 to 05/08/2017
- 04/08/2017 to 04/08/2017
- 24/06/2017 to 24/06/2017
- 24/06/2017 to 24/06/2017
- 01/07/2017 to 01/07/2017
- 08/07/2017 to 08/07/2017
- 15/07/2017 to 15/07/2017
- 22/07/2017 to 22/07/2017
- 15/07/2017 to 15/07/2017
- 08/07/2017 to 08/07/2017
- 24/06/2017 to 24/06/2017
- 01/07/2017 to 01/07/2017
- 22/07/2017 to 22/07/2017
- 29/07/2017 to 29/07/2017
- 05/08/2017 to 05/08/2017
- 12/08/2017 to 12/08/2017
- 19/08/2017 to 19/08/2017
- 26/08/2017 to 26/08/2017
- 01/08/2017 to 01/08/2017
- 08/08/2017 to 08/08/2017
- 15/08/2017 to 15/08/2017
- 22/08/2017 to 22/08/2017
- 29/08/2017 to 29/08/2017
- 27/06/2017 to 27/06/2017
- 04/07/2017 to 04/07/2017
- 11/07/2017 to 11/07/2017
- 18/07/2017 to 18/07/2017
- 25/07/2017 to 25/07/2017
- 03/08/2017 to 03/08/2017
- 10/08/2017 to 10/08/2017
- 17/08/2017 to 17/08/2017
- 24/08/2017 to 24/08/2017
- 31/08/2017 to 31/08/2017
- 29/06/2017 to 29/06/2017
- 13/07/2017 to 13/07/2017
- 20/07/2017 to 20/07/2017
- 27/07/2017 to 27/07/2017
- 25/08/2017 to 25/08/2017
- 01/01/2018 to 02/01/2018
- 01/01/2018 to 01/01/2018
Produced By Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust. Registered Charity Number: 1139328. Members: Northumbrian Water, Forestry Commission, Calvert Trust Kielder, Northumberland County Council, Northumberland National Park Authority and Kielder Observatory Astronomical SocietySupported by the Joicey Trust.
