St. Mellons observatory
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St. Mellons Observatory takes its name from St Mellons, a district on the eastern edge of Cardiff, Wales.
About St. Mellons Observatory
We haven't found confirmed public details tying a specific facility in St Mellons to this listing. Cardiff is home to an active amateur astronomy scene, including the Cardiff Astronomical Society's own observatory, though we can't confirm it's the same site listed here.
Location & getting there
St Mellons sits on the eastern edge of Cardiff, Wales, part of our Europe region listings, within easy reach of the city centre.
Visiting St. Mellons Observatory
No confirmed public visiting information is available for this exact site. If you're interested in stargazing near Cardiff, local astronomical societies are a good place to ask about open nights.
See your named star from here
Wherever you end up looking skyward near Cardiff, the coordinates of a star named through star-register.eu will lead you to the same spot. Browse the catalogue or choose a package to find yours.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.