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The dark sky holiday location in Scotland. Open all year.
Galloway Astronomy Centre - check on Google Earth for a view of our location
Lat: 54:43:26N    Long: 4:28:32W    Height above sea level   84m
Please note that the cottage and observatory are non smoking throughout
Copyright 2009 Galloway Astronomy Centre.      All images are copyright – M Alexander unless otherwise stated
A primary aim of the Centre is to
provide lots of help and guidance to
ensure all our guests get maximum
enjoyment out of a visit.
If you are just getting interested in
astronomy a visit to the Centre can
give you a great start in the hobby,
particularly if you take one of our
courses. You can even try out our
demonstration telescopes.
Experience for yourself our truly dark
skies and friendly informal
hospitality.
Aurora Alert
You don’t have to travel to the Arctic to see an Aurora
Predicting an aurora is difficult, but we will try to
issue alerts up to 48 hours in advance
Current Solar Activity : LOW
We have welcomed many people to the Centre over the years
Click HERE for some faces you might recognise
Images of the night sky taken by guests 
Click HERE for the Gallery
Night Sky News
Click HERE for more
This summer is likely to be very good for Noctilucent Cloud.
Click HERE for images of each display
Unique in Scotland, the Centre is located in open farmland with a night sky free of light pollution.
Viewing the planets, nebulae or galaxies in our dark sky is unforgettable.
It is very important to us that guests get the most from an observing session. We will not
leave you struggling in the dark with an unfamiliar telescope as we are always on hand to
provide any help and answer your questions.
We also give "Real Sky" planetarium tours where we guide you through the wonders of our
beautiful night sky.
Gift Vouchers and Gifts
Presents for the amateur astronomer in your life. Click HERE
Need Advice on Telescopes?
Call us for free and unbiased advice
Short Courses Now Available
We are offering courses to help you learn more about the night sky and
telescopes during a visit. For details click HERE
Site Updated 18th June 2009
Places to visit while in Galloway
Click HERE for more
Skywatcher Telescopes
We can supply any of the TAL and Skywatcher range of telescopes.
See the new “Scope Shop” for our recommended telescopes for beginners
and unique offers. Click HERE
With lights and ever more lights we
drive the holiness and beauty of the
night back to the forests and the sea.
Henry Beston (1928)
Rediscover the night in Galloway
Read about the GAC
sponsored rally car