West Challow observatory

West Challow observatory is located in Oxfordshire, England, and is known within amateur circles for its variable star work.

About West Challow observatory

West Challow observatory is a private observatory in Oxfordshire associated with the British Astronomical Association's Variable Star Section. It's better known among variable-star observers than the wider public.

Telescopes & research

The observatory has contributed to international observing campaigns, including monitoring of the eclipsing variable star EE Cephei during its 2014 eclipse, as part of coordinated efforts among variable star observers.

Location & getting there

West Challow is a small village in Oxfordshire, in the south of England, an area with a long tradition of amateur observing thanks to its relatively dark rural skies.

Visiting West Challow observatory

This is a private observatory rather than a public visitor attraction, so we don't have confirmed public opening hours. If you're interested in its variable star work, the British Astronomical Association is the best place to look for updates.

See your named star from here

Observers who track a single variable star through years of eclipses understand precision coordinates better than most. If you've named a star through our star naming packages, its right ascension and declination can guide any properly equipped telescope near Oxfordshire. Browse the catalogue to see other named stars.