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Woolston Observatory

United Kingdom · Europe
✦ 51.0465, -2.5044

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About this observatory

Woolston Observatory is registered as an astronomical observatory in the United Kingdom.

About Woolston Observatory

We haven't been able to verify further details about Woolston Observatory's history, operator or equipment. If you have accurate information to share, we'd welcome an update.

Location & getting there

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Visiting Woolston Observatory

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Opening hours

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Frequently asked questions
It's in the United Kingdom; see the map on this page for exact coordinates.
No confirmed visiting details are available, so check online or with local astronomy societies first.
Like other UK observatory sites, it offers a view of the night sky, including stars named through services like ours.
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