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Welcome

Spectacular hands-on science and discovery among the domes and telescopes of a world famous astronomical observatory.

We look forward to welcoming you through 2018......

Thank you for supporting us!

Telephone: 01323 832731

Fax: 01323 832741

Email: info@the-observatory.org

Operation Earth

We are proud to have been chosen as one of the 11 partner science centres to engage with this fascinating Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC) funded project. Look out for our Operation Earth activities throughout the year and help us investigate our wonderful planet.

For more information see our Operation Earth page.

Exclusive Book NOW AVAILABLE

The Isaac Newton Telescope - at Herstmonceux and on La Palma
2017 EDITION NOW AVAILABLE

We have produced a limited edition of just 200 gold-foiled copies to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the Isaac Newton Telescope (INT).

These are available with the exclusive INT pin badge designed for us by Brighton based artist Mark Charlton.

Paperback, 104 colour and black/white illustrations.
By Anthony Wilson.
Science Projects Publishing 2017. ISBN 978 0 9512394 2 1

Exclusively available from The Observatory Science Centre shop or via mail order.
Cost £23 (including p & p)
Please call us to make card payments.

Cheques payable to 'Science Projects Ltd' and send to:
The Observatory Science Centre
Herstmonceux
East Sussex
BN27 1RN

Mark Charlton limited edition

We are delighted to have 25 of Mark's INT50 prints (A2) available from a limited print run of 50.

Just £25 Once they’re gone, they’re gone!!

We are unable to post, so payment / collection must be in person.
Please call us to discuss 01323 832731

Website: http://markcharltonart.com

Exhibit Availability in the Winter Months

Please check the exhibits section for further details

2018 Information Leaflet

2018 Events and Activities Brochure

Spectacular Science for Schools

International SUNday 24th June

Initiated by the Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project (CBSAP), we are hoping to celebrate with a sunny summer day. Come and join in the fun and take the opportunity to learn about the Sun and look at it safely through a 90mm solar telescope donated by Stephen Ramsden, founder of CBSAP. Other solar scopes will be available including those from local Astronomy Societies. Even if we do not see the Sun you can still learn all about it! This is all offered at NO extra cost to your normal admission price. REMEMBER: NEVER look directly at the Sun! You can only look safely at the Sun through specialist equipment.

Cuckmere Bus

Every Wednesday from 14th February, why not leave the car at home and visit The Centre on the Cuckmere Bus! PLUS you receive reduced entry to The Centre of just £5 pp. when presented alongside a valid Cuckmere bus ticket.

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