Stakenbridge observatory
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Stakenbridge Observatory is a small amateur astronomical site in southeast England, registered with the Minor Planet Center for its astrometric observations.
About Stakenbridge Observatory
The observatory holds Minor Planet Center observatory code 494, the international designation used to credit astrometric measurements - positional observations of asteroids and other small solar system bodies - back to the site that recorded them. Beyond that registration, detailed public information about the facility is limited, consistent with it being a smaller amateur setup rather than a large public institution.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits in southeast England at roughly 24.5 metres elevation, part of our Europe region listings.
Visiting Stakenbridge Observatory
No confirmed public visiting information is available for this site. Amateur observatories with Minor Planet Center codes are typically private or semi-private facilities, so check locally before assuming public access.
See your named star from here
A site precise enough to log asteroid positions for the Minor Planet Center is also well placed to help pinpoint a star named through star-register.eu. Browse the star catalogue or choose a naming package to get the coordinates.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
