Norman Lockyer Observatory, Historical observatory in Sidmouth, England.
The Norman Lockyer Observatory contains five domes housing various telescopes, including the Lockyer Telescope from 1871 and the Kensington Telescope from 1881.
Joseph Norman Lockyer established the Hill Observatory in 1912 after retiring from South Kensington Observatory, and the facility received its current name following his death in 1920.
The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society organizes the South West Astronomy Fair each August, bringing together astronomy enthusiasts from across the region.
The facility maintains regular public access hours and features a 60-seat planetarium, exhibition areas, and a 100-seat convention center for lectures and conferences.
The observatory benefits from minimal light pollution due to its coastal location, providing clear views of the southern sky for astronomical observations.
Website: http://normanlockyer.com
GPS coordinates: 50.68803,-3.21983
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:40
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