Newcastle observatory

Newcastle Observatory is a private astronomical research facility near Port Hope, Ontario, Canada, where a small team of dedicated observers has fed real measurements into international astronomy since 2004.

About Newcastle Observatory

Newcastle Observatory is registered with several professional networks despite being a private facility: it carries the AAVSO Observer Code CMJA and the Minor Planet Center Observatory Code H61, and it is a partner site in the Global Telescope Network (GTN-33) as well as a Center for Backyard Astrophysics facility.

History

The observatory was established in 2004 in Port Hope, Ontario, and has since built up an observing record recognised by the organisations that track amateur contributions to professional astronomy.

Telescopes & research

Observers at Newcastle Observatory focus on comets, minor planets and double stars, along with high-energy astrophysics targets such as active galactic nuclei, blazars, quasars, Seyfert galaxies and gamma-ray bursts, alongside ongoing variable star monitoring.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits near Port Hope in southern Ontario, Canada, within easy reach of the Greater Toronto Area.

Visiting Newcastle Observatory

As a private research site rather than a public attraction, Newcastle Observatory does not advertise fixed visiting hours; anyone hoping to see the site should check current contact details before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

Because a star's coordinates are just right ascension and declination, they can be located from almost any observing site with the right equipment, including one near Port Hope. If you have named a star through Star Register, look up its exact position in our catalogue or explore our naming packages to give someone their own place in the sky.