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The Observatory Science Centre
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 832731
Fax: 01323 832741
Fax: 01323 832741
Open Evenings
Are you interested in the night sky? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look at the stars, planets and the moon through some of the country's largest telescopes? Well here is your opportunity! Come and join us on our open evenings and take a glimpse of what it would have been like to use these amazing instruments. This year our Open evenings will be held on selected Saturdays during winter, spring and autumn (unless otherwise stated). Click on the date in the table below for further details of the evening and what you are likely to see through the telescopes.
Viewing is subject to weather conditions. Please check the local weather before embarking on a long journey
Created 13/10/2009 16:05 | 12 Photos
The Observatory at night and viewing through the Centre's historic telescopes
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Normal Admission price applies unless otherwise stated
No booking required
Time: 6.30pm – 11pm unless otherwise stated
23 January New Year Special ONLY £3 per person 13 February Family Special Offer for Half Term
1 child admitted FREE with each paying adult 20 February Normal Open Evening 13 March Family Special Offer for National Science Week
1 child admitted FREE with each paying adult 20 March Normal Open Evening 24 April An Evening with the Planets 3 September Astronomy Festival Open Evening 4 September Astronomy Festival Open Evening 18 September Normal Open Evening 16 October Normal Open Evening 23 October Open Evening for the end of Half Term 30 October Family Special Offer with Halloween Activities
1 child admitted FREE with each paying adult
Optional Halloween Activities £1 per child (2 years and up) 13 November Normal Open Evening 11 December Geminids Meteor Shower Open Evening
Because viewing is subject to weather conditions please phone the centre in advance to check the forecast if necessary. If the weather does not permit viewing and there are no visitors in the centre before 8pm, open evenings will be cancelled.
Please note that some of the telescopes used on open evenings are not available to the public during the day and are only accessible by narrow steep stairs - please contact the centre for further details if required. We recommend warm clothing for all evening events and a red light torch. We strongly encourage people not to use white light torches especially in the domes as this destroys night vision.
You may also be interested in our themed evenings which includes a speaker and supper before viewing through the telescopes. You need to pre-book for these events and they will go ahead despite the weather. However, a comprehensive telescope tour will take place if it is not suitable for viewing.
14 August Perseids Meteor Shower Cheese & Wine Supper 6 November Comets and Curry
1 child admitted FREE with each paying adult
1 child admitted FREE with each paying adult
1 child admitted FREE with each paying adult
Optional Halloween Activities £1 per child (2 years and up)