Rayleigh Observatory
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Rayleigh Observatory is a private observatory in Rayleigh, Essex, England, standing at an elevation of 75 metres.
About Rayleigh Observatory
Detailed public information about this private observatory is limited. Rayleigh itself has a long amateur-astronomy heritage: the local Castle Point Astronomy Club traces its roots back to 1969, when it was founded as the Rayleigh Astronomical Society.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits at 75 metres elevation in Rayleigh, Essex, in the east of England.
Visiting Rayleigh Observatory
As a private observatory, Rayleigh has no confirmed public visiting information. Anyone interested in local astronomy can look into the Castle Point Astronomy Club, which has been active in the area for decades.
See your named star from here
From this corner of Essex, a telescope aimed at the right coordinates can find a star named through Star Register just as easily as anywhere else. Name a star as a gift, or browse the star catalogue to see what's already named.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.