14th March – 11am to 5pm.
Join us for a day of activities at the observatory
BSW_2026Powers of Ten – A Musical Journey
Sunday 12th October at 5pm as part of Sidmouth Science Festival.
Continue reading Powers of Ten – A Musical JourneyAstrofair Talks
Talks by our guest speakers at the South West Astronomy Fair on the 28th June
Continue reading Astrofair TalksAstrofair Tickets
Advance tickets are available to purchase for the South West Astronomy Fair sponsored by ZWO. Visit us on the 28th June.
Continue reading Astrofair TicketsSir Norman’s 189th Birthday Celebration
17th May – Sir Norman (aka Bill) enjoyed the celebrations and the review of his life thanks to David Strange’s This is Your Life presentation, and meeting with his relatives.
Continue reading Sir Norman’s 189th Birthday CelebrationYour Town My Town – A Community Portrait
The Norman Lockyer Observatory is pleased to participate in this Community Project to bring people together.
Continue reading Your Town My Town – A Community PortraitBritish Science Week 2025 Family Open Day
8th March, 11am – 5pm
Continue reading British Science Week 2025 Family Open DayAurora at the NLO
On the 10th May a huge geomagnetic storm caused bright aurora to be seen at the observatory
Continue reading Aurora at the NLOPerseid Meteors and Storytelling – 12th August
Public open evening for the Perseid Meteor Shower and storytelling under the stars.
Continue reading Perseid Meteors and Storytelling – 12th AugustBritish Science Week Family Day 2023
We are all Star Stuff – 18th March
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