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The dark sky location in Scotland for
amateur astronomers. Open all year.
Astro
News
Short Courses Now Available - We are offering courses to help you
learn more during a visit. For details click HERE.
1st Aug Partial Solar Eclipse – Despite a poor weather forecast we had a lovely blue sky by the
time the Moon started to cover the Sun at 9.25am. At maximum 30% of the Sun
was covered.
The Centre held
an “Open House” so anyone could drop in and view the event.
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Unique in Scotland,
the Centre is located in open farmland with a night sky free of light
pollution.
Viewing the planets,
nebulae or galaxies from a dark sky site is something to remember. A primary
aim of the Centre is to provide as much help and guidance regardless of a
guest’s experience so you get the most out of a visit.
Experience for yourself our friendly
hospitality and truly dark skies.
If you are just getting interested in astronomy a short
break at the Centre can give you a great start in the hobby. Our rates are
exceptional value as we offer:
· A range of quality telescopes
· Free help
and guidance with observing
· Astronomy
courses
It is very important to us that guests get the most out
of observing. We will not leave you struggling in the dark with an unfamiliar
telescope. We are always on hand to provide any help you may need. We also
give "real sky" planetarium tours.
Can't decide when to book?
Click HERE to see a list of what is happening in the night sky in
2008
Observing Highlights
August – Perseid Meteor Shower
(maximum 13th Aug)
August 12th to 16th
– Conjunction of Mercury, Venus and Saturn
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The Centre will be taking part in this Scotland
wide project which will promote the nation's dark skies and use astronomy
as a tool to introduce children to science as a future career.
Making astronomy accessible to all has been an aim
of the Galloway Astronomy Centre
since it opened in 2004.
Accommodation Providers click HERE
To learn more about Dark Sky Scotland click HERE
Gift Vouchers
Looking for a present for the
amateur astronomer in your life?
We can provide gift vouchers for
one night or several nights to suit your needs.
Need Advice on Telescopes?
If you need help with buying a
telescope call us for free and unbiased advice.
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Special Guests
GAC
has the darkest skies!
According to the Philip's Dark
Skies Map of Britain produced in association with the Campaign for Dark
Skies our location in Dumfries & Galloway has been given a maximum
rating for it's dark skies.
Click HERE
to learn more
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Spaceweather.com
provides information on Sunspots and Aurora
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Orion over the cottage
(This is not a double exposure)
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With
the observatory roof open the
16"
Reflector is ready for the night
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All astronomy activity is undertaken at your own risk
Galloway
is packed with 6,000 years of history and has plenty to keep all the family
occupied during the day and the astronomers happy at night.
For
larger groups we can arrange extra accommodation locally.
 Please
note the cottage is non-smoking throughout,
but you may smoke outside.
Site Updates
Aurora Gallery Page added – Jan 08
Events
Page updated with Solar Eclipse
This website is regularly updated so please call back.
Last update: 1st
August 2008
If you have any problems or find any broken links
please contact the webmaster
Galloway Astronomy Centre - Lat:
54:43:26N Long:
4:28:32W
Height above sea level 84m
Copyright 2005
Galloway Astronomy Centre. All rights reserved.
All images are copyright
– M Alexander unless otherwise stated
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