Rosse Observatory
Unique Experiences
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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.
Voluntary Society, Registered Charity No. 508313
Opening details
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
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
Nearby
Facilities
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
On-site light refreshments
Children welcome
Disabled access
Smoking not allowed
Voluntary Society, Registered Charity No. 508313
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is:
Gravel
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Ramp
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
- 5Number of steps to entrance
Handrail by steps
Ramp to entrance
Handrail by ramp
Entrance is well lit