Kielder Observatory

Due to the incredible auroral sightings this week we have decided to add another event, this Friday evening starting at 5.00pm the 27th January until 7.00pm, also on the 3rd February at 5.00pm, we will have additional aurora nights, we cant guarantee you will see them but we can tell you how and when you can give yourself the best chance of seeing them. Go to the EVENTS tab and go to the 27th January,or the 3rd Februaryand look for the "Aurora Special" all booking instructions are there. Book early they will sell vey quickly indeed! Gary.

We are back to being the number 1 visitor attraction on Trip Advisor in Northumberland, thanks to our visitors!

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The new observing season is here; and all the staff at the Kielder observatory are eager to introduce some universal splendours to you all, from observing Jupiter to Uranus, gas clouds to quantum theory, we do it all here at Northumberlands Number 1 visitor attraction.
Why not check out the calendar section and see if there is any event you would like to come along to see. The time is right to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and we have events lined up to see them, and lots of dark sky observing, come and pay us a visit and see the universe unfold before your eyes.
Gary