Glyn Marsh Observatory

On the University of Warwick campus in the United Kingdom, this observatory, known officially as The Marsh Observatory, opened in November 2023 as a dedicated home for student and public astronomy.

About Glyn Marsh Observatory

The observatory is named in honour of Professor Tom Marsh, who founded astronomy and astrophysics research at Warwick in 2003. Over a forty-year career from 1982 to 2022, Marsh authored roughly 800 scientific papers and received the Royal Astronomical Society's Herschel Medal in 2018. The facility was formally opened by Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, the astrophysicist known for discovering the first pulsars.

Telescopes & research

The observatory is equipped with a 40cm telescope fitted with state-of-the-art digital imaging equipment. It forms part of the University of Warwick's wider telescope network, which also includes facilities on La Palma, in Chile, and in Australia, supporting both research and the training of future astronomers.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits on the University of Warwick campus in the United Kingdom, integrated into the university's physics department facilities and easily reached as part of a campus visit.

Visiting Glyn Marsh Observatory

The observatory hosts observing nights for the Warwick Astronomical Society along with school and community outreach events. Check the University of Warwick physics department's observatory page for current public event listings before visiting.

See your named star from here

A 40cm research telescope trained on the night sky is well suited to seeking out a single named point of light. If you've named a star with Star Register, its certificate provides the coordinates needed to locate it. Browse the star catalogue to find yours.