Keele Observatory is a public and research facility on the Keele University campus, with a rich history dating back to 1874. See our website for more details.
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Engaging and intriguing science near you: Pint of Science in Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent / Newcastle-under-Lyme has mostly sold out but there are still some spaces left on Monday 19 May and Tuesday 20 May: pintofscience.co.uk
Come and join us at the second Science Fair at The Glebe pub in Stoke (on Trent), Sunday 4 May between noon and 5pm, for exhibits, activities and maybe a pint. Free of charge (except the pint). Theme is "Star Wars" - you're welcome to dress accordingly!
We're open for the partial solar eclipse this Saturday 29 March, from 10am (maximum eclipse is around 11am). Free entry, suitable for all ages. Parking is free, behind the Observatory or elsewhere on the Keele campus (or take a bus) and then just walk up.
Come celebrate UN International Women and Girls in Science Day at "Keele in Town" (53 Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme) on Saturday 8 Feb 11am-3pm and Tuesday 11 Feb 10am-5pm and at Keele Observatory Tuesday 8-10pm. Free entry, all ages and gender modalities welcome. #February11
Keele Observatory's giant telescope is 150 years old! Originally from Oxford, many thousands of people have looked through it since it arrived at Keele in 1962. We're celebrating its birthday on Tuesday 17 December, 8pm - 10pm. All welcome, free of charge.
Come and join us at the Science Fair at The Glebe pub in Stoke (on Trent), Sunday 3 November between noon and 5pm, for a chat and maybe a pint. Free of charge (except the pint), all nice people are welcome.
The comet is expected to reach a furthest distance of 3800 times the distance between the Sun and Earth. That is about the inner edge of the Oort cloud, which stretches at least ten times further out.
Finally got a clear evening before comet Tuschinshan-ATLAS will have faded away - just about visible with the unaided eye, with a 4-degree tail in 15x70 binoculars.
ALT Comet Tuschinshan-ATLAS through 300mm lens on Nikon DSLR. Picture taken by Jacco van Loon, processed by Steve Doody.
Wow, that was something! Just saw SpaceX's Super Heavy return, caught by chopsticks on its launch platform! Mars is coming ever closer!
Spectacular aurora above Audlem (Southern Cheshire) midnight 10/11 May 2024. Will be talked about at Pint of Science in Crewe on Wednesday 15 May - pintofscience.co.uk (look under Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe)
ALT Colourful light display. Image by Jacco van Loon with Nikon D7200 DSLR, f=16mm, 5sec exposure
"What on Earth?!" at Keele University saw 300 visitors at the observatory today. We are open tonight from 9pm till 11pm to view the Moon, and tomorrow from 11am till 3pm for an amazing light and sound installation and lots more - appetite.org.uk/event/what-o…
Free science and art event: Women and Girls in Science Day, Newcastle-under-Lyme (opposite Guildhall), Sunday 11 February between 11am-3pm. All gender identities welcome!
ALT poster for the women and girls in science day showing examples of girls doing science. There will be plenty of tactile exhibits and activities for visitors with visual impairments.
Pint of Science comes to Stoke-on-Trent 22-24 May! Book your tickets now for lots of entertainment, science and live art, while enjoying a pint (not compulsory): pintofscience.co.uk/events/s…
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