Come along and see the Rosse Observatory in Carleton, Pontefract which was opened on 25th September 1983 and this is will be your chance to see the facilities. The evening will commence with a short talk about the Rosse Telescope. It was built in Ireland in 1845 and at 6 feet it was the largest telescope in the world, at the time.

You will then be able to look round the observatory and go up into the Dome to see the large telescope. There will also be telescopes and binoculars out on the pad for you to look through.
Hopefully, weather permitting, you will be able to view Saturn and Jupiter as well as other objects in the night sky.

This free event is part of the Heritage Open Days

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking required

Booking conditions: via email

Booking contact name: Heritage Night

Booking email: young.astronomers.wyas@gmail.com

Accessibility details

Only 8 people will be allowed in the dome at any one time. Access to the dome is via a steep stair/step entrance.

Additional information

Please state ‘Heritage Night’ on your email when booking. Minimum age 10+, although flexibility will be given with families.

Max number of people: 24

Estimated duration: 1 hour 30 minutes