Lerwick Magnetic Observatory
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Lerwick Magnetic Observatory sits near the port of Lerwick in the Shetland Islands, at the northern edge of the United Kingdom.
About Lerwick Magnetic Observatory
Operated by the Met Office, Lerwick is one of just three permanent geomagnetic observatories in the United Kingdom, alongside Eskdalemuir and Hartland. It also carries out meteorological monitoring.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located near Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom - one of the UK's most northerly settlements.
Visiting Lerwick Magnetic Observatory
As a working geomagnetic and meteorological station, Lerwick isn't primarily set up for public tours; check with the Met Office before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
Shetland's far-northern latitude gives it some of the darkest, clearest skies in the UK, along with strong displays of the aurora - a fitting backdrop for tracking down a star of your own. Name a star, or browse the catalogue of stars already named.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
