Rosse Observatory

Unique Experiences

Celestron HD 14"

Available for visitor use.

We are working hard to keep information on this website up to date but things are changing rapidly. Please check individual venue websites before travelling.

Contact

Chairman or Secretary

www.wyas.org.uk

email a friend

Address

Carleton Road,
Carleton ,
Pontefract,
WF8 3RJ

Details

* Due to the escalating situation with Corona-virus (Covid 19) The West Yorkshire Astronomical Society will be remaining closed until we feel it is safe to re-open.

We have cancelled all our guest speakers and most have agreed to return at a future date and all future outreach such as the young astronomers club is also cancelled.

The decision as to when we will re-open will be made in conjunction with government advice and will be widely advertised at that time. *

All outreach events including the Young Astronomers Night, Guest Speakers and Club nights will not take place during this time, details will be updated onto our website and via internal email to WYAS members and visitors when new information is available regarding re-opening.

Do you often find yourself gazing skywards, the team at the observatory are the proud owners of telescopes that will transport you through the galaxy to the stars beyond. Officially opened by the late Sir Patrick Moore in the 70s the team aim to educate and encourage anyone who has a love for all things luminous. Everyone is welcome to attend Members Night on Tuesday evenings. West Yorkshire Astronomical Society really does have a passion for bringing the heavenly bodies to the community and closer to you.

www.wyas.org.uk

Voluntary Society, Registered Charity No. 508313

Opening details

Season:
Open all year - winter evenings best for stars, summer evenings for solar & cloud.

Opening Hours:
Open night held every Tuesday & Friday 7.30pm - 10.00pm (everyone welcome members & non-members)

Groups visits are available by arrangement, contact wyaschairman@gmail.com

Prices

Public Open Evening, Members Talks, Astro News night - members £3, visitors £4.
Guest Speaker Evening members £4, visitors £5.
Membership Rates - Adults £35 , Family £50 .
Full list of prices on our homepage under Education/Outreach.

Directions

See location on Google maps

Map reference: SE 466203 Lat: 53.67708 Long: -1.29601

By Road:
Take Junct 32 off the M62 and follow signs for the centre of Pontefract (A639). At the junction with the A645 (Southgate) continue straight over onto the A639 (Mill Hill Road). Take left fork onto Carleton Road andtravel for about 0.5 miles. Carleton Community Centre and the Rosse Observatory are on the right hand side. The Rosse Observatory is indicated with a "Highways Sign" on Carleton Road.

Public Transport:
Nearest Railway Station; Pontefract Baghill
Nearest Bus Station: Pontefract

Parking: free