Spaceguard Centre Knighton

[Peco4321]

Anyone been here, we're staying nearby next week and thinking of doing one of the tours:

https://spaceguardcentre.com/

 

[Beulah]

Been over there a few times over the years, including a visit to an astronomy club that meets there/used to meet there.

The tours are pretty good which includes a planetarium show, a look at meteorites, a talk about impact events and a look at the gear they are using to track NEOs, which is the primary function of the observatory. I think a large Schmidt was installed recently and I haven't been back to have a drool at it.

Jay Tate (the proprietor) is a real character with lots of knowledge and his wife is lovely.

Where are you staying?  I'm very familiar with the area.

Hope the snow melts for you next week - quite deep ATM!

[Peco4321]

1 hour ago, Beulah said:

Where are you staying?

Just down the road near Beguildy. Converted barn with hot tub. No room for all my gear but taking my bins and new tripod ?