Bishopstoke observatory
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Bishopstoke Observatory is located in Bishopstoke, a village in Hampshire, England.
About Bishopstoke Observatory
Detailed public information about this observatory's founding, operator and instruments is not currently available. Its confirmed location places it in Hampshire, in southern England, near England's central south coast.
Location & getting there
Bishopstoke sits near Eastleigh in Hampshire, within easy reach of Southampton and Winchester, along the valley of the River Itchen.
Visiting Bishopstoke Observatory
As specific visiting details aren't published, check locally or search current listings before planning a trip. Nearby towns such as Southampton and Winchester may also host astronomy clubs worth contacting for local advice.
See your named star from here
A star named through Star Register comes with coordinates that work with any telescope, anywhere Hampshire's skies are dark enough to see it. Browse the star catalogue to name one, and pair the certificate with a clear night in the Hampshire countryside.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.