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Leighton Observatory Open Day/Night: Saturday, 8th April, 2017

Saturday, 8th April 2017 @ 12:00 - 21:00 BST
Free

We would like to welcome you to an open day/evening at our Leighton Observatory (Pex Hill, Cronton).

During the day you can enjoy safe views of the Sun through a specially modified telescope, and in the evening the Moon and some of the planets.
There will be tours of the observatory, talks, and more.

This event is free, and car parking is available (also free).

We will be there from 12 noon til at least 9pm.

Related posts:

  1. Solar Day & Telescope Workshop at Pex Hill: Saturday, 15th July, 2017
  2. Leighton Observatory Open Day (8th March 2014, part of National Astronomy Week 2014)
  3. Leighton Observatory Open Day: Saturday 13th April 2013
  4. Event Report: Leighton Observatory Open Day 8th March 2014, by Hayley Parr
  5. International Sun Day, 22nd June 2014
  6. Sidewalk Event, Hightown: Friday, 8th February 2019
  7. Event Report: Leighton Observatory Open Day 8th March 2014, by Brenda Jones
  8. Sidewalk Event, Hightown: Friday, 23rd February 2018
  9. Stargazing Live 2014 – Court Hey Park, 7.30pm, January 7th, 2014
  10. Telescope Workshop

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  • The Leighton Observatory at Pex Hill
  • Pex Hill, Cronton
    Widnes, Cheshire WA8 5QW United Kingdom     + Google Map