Kingsland Observatory

In Kingsland, near Boyle in County Roscommon, Ireland, Kingsland Observatory houses one of the most capable research telescopes in the British Isles — a serious piece of astronomical infrastructure tucked into the Irish countryside.

About Kingsland Observatory

The observatory is owned and operated by Space Exploration Ltd and is described as home to the largest modern operational telescope in the British Isles. It is a research-grade facility with a history of astronomical innovation and discovery stretching back more than 40 years.

Telescopes & research

Kingsland's research programme centres on surveys and occultations of Edgeworth–Kuiper belt objects, a search for a hypothetical Planet X, and photometry of minor planets. The observatory has also gained recognition for its exoplanet monitoring work, contributing to the wider effort to characterise planets beyond our solar system.

Location & getting there

Kingsland lies in the Connacht region of Ireland, close to the town of Boyle in County Roscommon — a quiet, rural part of the country well suited to serious observing.

Visiting Kingsland Observatory

As a research-focused facility, visiting arrangements may vary; check the observatory's own website or contact them directly before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

Kingsland's telescope is exactly the kind of instrument that can be pointed at precise sky coordinates — the same coordinates you receive when you name a star with Star Register. Browse your star's details any time in our star catalogue.