Bradbury observatory

Bradbury observatory lies in North East England, in the area covered by the Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society (CaDAS), one of the region's longest-running amateur astronomy groups.

About Bradbury observatory

CaDAS was formed in January 1990 from the merger of two older clubs: the Cleveland Astronomical Society, established in 1979, and the Darlington Astronomical Society, founded in 1980. Today the society meets monthly from September to June at the planetarium in Wynyard Woodland Park, bringing together local stargazers for talks, observing sessions and outreach events.

Location & getting there

The site sits in the Europe region, in the north-east of England, an area of dark countryside away from the brightest city lights that makes it a practical base for amateur observing. For up-to-date directions, check the map and directions button on this page before you travel.

Visiting Bradbury observatory

Because this is a community astronomical society rather than a staffed public facility, it's best to check the CaDAS website for current meeting dates, public observing nights and any membership requirements before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

Wherever you observe from in this part of England, a named star comes with the exact coordinates needed to find it in the night sky. Browse the full star catalogue to see how your star's position lines up with what's visible from this region.