Hoober Observatory, Astronomical observatory in South Yorkshire, England
Hoober Observatory is a small facility for viewing the night sky located near Rotherham in South Yorkshire. The building has a square shape with a rotating dome on top that opens to let the telescopes point toward the heavens.
Local astronomy enthusiasts built this observatory in the early 1990s to advance their skywatching activities. The facility received a new dome in 1999 as part of improvements to its viewing capabilities.
The Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society holds weekly gatherings at Swinton Working Men's Club for astronomy lectures, discussions, and presentations about celestial phenomena.
The site operates mainly when weather conditions allow clear views of the sky, so visits work best on nights without clouds or light pollution. Checking ahead about what programs are running helps you plan when to go and what you might see.
The observatory contains several telescopes of different sizes and types used by local astronomers for studying everything from the Moon to distant galaxies. Visitors can observe how amateur observers work and use their equipment to explore the night sky.
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