Cheam observatory
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Cheam observatory is a small astronomical facility in Cheam, Surrey, associated with Nonsuch High School for Girls and used by the Ewell Astronomical Society for stargazing evenings.
About Cheam observatory
The observatory is linked to Nonsuch High School for Girls in Cheam and serves as the on-site base for the Ewell Astronomical Society, which uses it for informal stargazing sessions and society meetings. It's one of more than 200 amateur astronomy clubs and observatories dotted across the UK and Ireland.
Location & getting there
Cheam observatory is in Surrey, England, in the London commuter belt. (Use the map and directions above to plan your route.)
Visiting Cheam observatory
Access is generally through the Ewell Astronomical Society's own meetings and observing sessions rather than drop-in visits, so check the society's schedule before you go.
See your named star from here
If you've named a star with Star Register, the volunteers at Ewell Astronomical Society's sessions can help you find it in the night sky using its coordinates. Look up your star in our catalogue first, or name one if you haven't yet.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
