Southwater observatory

Southwater Observatory is a small astronomical station near Horsham in West Sussex, England, used for tracking asteroids and comets from the southern English countryside.

About Southwater Observatory

The observatory is registered with the Minor Planet Center (MPC), the international clearing house for asteroid and comet observations, and its work is credited to observer André Steenkamp. Beyond this registration, little further detail about the site has been published, which is typical of many of the small, dedicated observing stations that make up the MPC network.

Location & getting there

Southwater Observatory sits close to the village of Southwater, just south of Horsham in West Sussex, in the gently rolling countryside of southern England. Like much of the Weald, the surrounding area offers reasonably dark skies away from the brightest urban glow of London and the south coast conurbations.

Visiting Southwater Observatory

As a private observing station rather than a public attraction, Southwater Observatory does not appear to offer scheduled tours or open evenings. Anyone hoping to visit or get in touch should check for current contact details online before making plans, as access is likely limited to the operator's own observing programme.

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