Curdridge observatory
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Curdridge Observatory is a home-built amateur observatory in Curdridge, near Southampton, England, run by a hobbyist focused on narrowband astrophotography.
About Curdridge Observatory
The observatory is a do-it-yourself setup built around CCD cameras and Skywatcher reflecting telescopes, with an emphasis on constructing custom equipment using techniques such as home anodising and lathe work. Its focus is imaging dim and obscure astronomical targets that are easy to overlook.
Location & getting there
The observatory is in Curdridge, near Southampton, in southern England. Exact coordinates and a map are shown above.
Visiting
This is a private amateur setup rather than a public visitor site. Details of its work are shared through its website and social media channels; check those directly before assuming any in-person access.
See your named star from here
Once you have named a star through one of our star packages, we hand you its exact right ascension and declination. Any observatory staff member with a computerised telescope, including a team at Curdridge Observatory, can slew to those coordinates and point the eyepiece straight at "your" star. Browse the catalogue to see how a naming looks, or check our list of observatories to plan a visit.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
