The location for anyone wanting to see thousands of stars in a dark sky
There are few places in the UK where you can clearly see the Milky Way and also the Andromeda Galaxy with just your eyes. The Galloway Astronomy Centre is such a place.Located approx 20 miles south of the Internationally recognised Gold Award Dark Sky Park at the Galloway Forest. Our beautiful night sky is free of light pollution making viewing the wonders of the night sky an unforgettable experience.One big advantage of the Galloway Astronomy Centre over other observatories is after stargazing there is no travelling on unlit or icy roads, your warm accommodation is only a short walk away.To read more about our Astronomy Centre please click on the images below or the links on the left.
“It’s the best view I’ve ever had” - Prof Ian Morison (Jodrell Bank)
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The location for anyone wantingto see thousands of stars in a dark sky.
There are few places in the UK where you can clearly see the Milky Way and also the Andromeda Galaxy with just your eyes. The Galloway Astronomy Centre is such a place.Located approx 20 miles south of the Internationally recognised Gold Award Dark Sky Park at the Galloway Forest. Our beautiful night sky is free of light pollution making viewing the wonders of the night sky an unforgettable experience.One big advantage of the Galloway Astronomy Centre over other observatories is after stargazing there is no travelling on unlit or icy roads, your warm accommodation is only a short walk away.To read more about our Astronomy Centre please click on the images below or the Menu above.
The location for anyone wantingto see thousands of stars in a dark sky.
There are few places in the UK where you can clearly see the Milky Way and also the Andromeda Galaxy with just your eyes. The Galloway Astronomy Centre is such a place.Located approx 20 miles south of the Internationally recognised Gold Award Dark Sky Park at the Galloway Forest. Our beautiful night sky is free of light pollution making viewing the wonders of the night sky an unforgettable experience.One big advantage of the Galloway Astronomy Centre over other observatories is after stargazing there is no travelling on unlit or icy roads, your warm accommodation is only a short walk away.To read more about our Astronomy Centre please click on the images below or the links on the left.