Whatever your interested in Astronomy or if you just want to experience seeing a sky full of stars, we can take you on a journey around our Solar System and far beyond to see the many wonders of the Universe. Our observatory houses a 16 inch reflecting telescope (the largest in Dumfries & Galloway) which combined with our dark skies provides breath- taking views of all celestial objects. Please bring warm clothes, coats and hats - it can be cold at night at any time of the year. Do you have a star named after you? Just let us know the details and we can advise the best time of year to visit to see your star. Our primary aim at the Centre is to ensure guests get maximum enjoyment from a visit. ---------- Choosing a telescope from the huge range available can be difficult. Our course Buying a Telescope will help you select the right one for you. Even try out our demonstration telescopes. New for 2026 we sell the range of Dwarflab and ZWO Seestar Smart Telescopes We have the Dwarflab 3 as a demonstrator. If you have light polluted skies this could be your gateway to astronomy.. If you struggle with the telescope you already own our Setting Up a Telescope course will get you out there enjoying the sky as you intended. Experience for yourself our truly dark skies

Please note that the cottage and observatory are non smoking throughout

There is a lot available at the Centre: Scope Shop - Skywatcher Telescope Supplier Dwarflab and ZWO Seestar Smart Telescopes Supplier Astronomy Courses - learn more about telescopes and the Night Sky Advice on Telescopes and Accessories Gift Vouchers - Buy someone you know a visit to the stars

Galloway Astronomy Centre - location on Google Earth Lat: 54:43:29N Long: 04:28:25W

The location for anyone wanting to see thousands of stars in a dark sky.

Whatever your interested in Astronomy or if you just want to experience seeing a sky full of stars, we can take you on a journey around our Solar System and far beyond to see the many wonders of the Universe. Our observatory houses a 16 inch reflecting telescope (the largest in Dumfries & Galloway) which combined with our dark skies provides breath- taking views of all celestial objects. Please bring warm clothes, coats and hats - it can be cold at night at any time of the year. Do you have a star named after you? Just let us know the details and we can advise the best time of year to visit to see your star. Our primary aim at the Centre is to ensure guests get maximum enjoyment from a visit. ---------- Choosing a telescope from the huge range available can be difficult. Our course Buying a Telescope will help you select the right one for you. Even try out our demonstration telescopes. If you struggle with the telescope you already own our Setting Up a Telescope course will get you out there enjoying the sky as you intended. Experience for yourself our truly dark skies.

There is a lot available at the Centre: Scope Shop - Skywatcher Telescope Supplier Dwarflab and ZWO Seestar Smart Telescopes Supplier Astronomy Courses - learn more about telescopes and the Night Sky Advice on Telescopes and Accessories Gift Vouchers - Buy someone you know a visit to the stars

Galloway Astronomy Centre - check on Google Earth for our location Lat: 54:43:29N Long: 04:28:25W Height above sea level 84m

The location for anyone wanting to see thousands of stars in a dark sky.