Astronomy Centre, Todmorden

The Astronomy Centre is a major resource for both amateur astronomers and the general public. Based above Todmorden in the North West of England, we have facilities and on-site equipment for both members and visitors.
The site offers a good compromise providing a reasonably dark site, while remaining close to the major conurbations of Manchester and Leeds. Approximately 8·1 million people (13% of the UK population) are able to reach the Astronomy Centre with less than a 60 minute drive.
The Observatory is open to the public every Saturday evening from 7.30pm until late throughout the year. During the Summer months of June, July and August, we are also open afternoons from 3pm till 6pm for solar viewing and demonstration of the Camera Obscura. Visitors are advised to wrap up warmly, with sensible footwear, as the site can get very cold at any time of year and bring a torch to help find the way. There is no formal charge for visitors, but a small donation would be appreciated, as a guide could we suggest £2 per person (£1 for children and concessions), though further donations are always welcome! Group visits can also be made at other times by arrangement.

[@Tricyklist]

Superb video! Sharp and smooth. It was just like being there. Thanks.

[@Nathan.Manchester]

I never knew todmorden has an astronomy center until now 👍👍

[@PhillLongley-PhoenixDronesLtd]

ManchesterDrone it's well worth a visit and a friendly group up therw

[@ceeohjay_]

I had the most amazing night here, thank you so much!

[@frankplatt323]

I am a member of the Astronomy Centre, and it's a shame I only visit occasionally, what with work and other commitments. But it's a fantastic place and ell worth going to and using. Support it, it's a great local asset

[@JakeBullit123]

Nice vid.Like the main obs with all the little baby offspring obs scattered around.I must visit there one day,I signed up as a member a few years back to help them out after they were burgled,but never got round to going.

[@PhillLongley-PhoenixDronesLtd]

Jake Bullit I called over about a month ago to them. Had a fantastic evening there looking through the big scope. Kept them there till gone 3am!! Did this little vid to say thank you to them 😉

[@JakeBullit123]

They`ll be pleased with that,shows off the facility very well.How big is their main scope?

[@PhillLongley-PhoenixDronesLtd]

Jake Bullit cant remember the actual size but there's a picture of it here
www.radars.me.uk/Talks/Astronomy1.jpg

[@bradleyswift6999]

They have 2 Meade schmitt cassegrain scopes both 16", as their main scopes. Plus many others.