Telford observatory

Telford observatory lies in the countryside near Telford, in Shropshire, England — a modest site tucked into the West Midlands' patchwork of farmland and market towns.

About Telford observatory

Public information about Telford observatory is limited: there is no confirmed Wikipedia entry, operator, or history currently available for this site. What is known is its location in Shropshire, an English county whose rural stretches sit further from major city light pollution than much of the Midlands.

Location & getting there

The site sits at roughly 52.665°N, 2.455°W, within reach of Telford itself and the wider Shropshire countryside, including the Shropshire Hills further south, an area popular with amateur astronomers for its darker rural skies.

Visiting Telford observatory

No opening hours, operator, or booking details are publicly confirmed for this site. Anyone hoping to visit should check current listings on Google Maps or reach out to local Shropshire astronomy groups before travelling.

See your named star from here

Wherever you end up stargazing around Shropshire, a star named through Star Register comes with its own real coordinates. Ask staff at any observatory to help point a telescope toward them, or track it down yourself — explore our star packages or browse the catalogue to get started.