Visit The Observatory Science Centre

The Observatory Science Centre
The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN, England, UK.

Crab Nebula ©

About

The Observatory Science Centre is an astronomical observatory that is home to six historical telescopes which were left behind when the Royal Greenwich Observatory (RGO) moved to Cambridge in 1990. Several of the telescopes are used during open evenings for viewing. The 26-inch Thompson refractor was used recently by Venetia Burney-Phair to view Pluto for the very first time after naming it in 1930 as an 11 year old school girl.

There are numerous hands on science experiments and displays. There are also scientific and mathematical demonstrations and talks.

Outside there is a Discovery Park, aWater Planet which includes a Water Play area, andSoundDishes.

There is a café and gift shop.

Facilities at The Observatory Science Centre

Café

Toilet

Charity link
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/Applications/Donations/DonatePredonation.aspx

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Mill Hill 2.77 miles (4.46 km)

Mill Hill, Shoreham by Sea, East Sussex, BN43 5FH, England.

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Pevensey Marshes 3.21 miles (5.17 km)

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Places to stay nearby

The Cooden Beach Hotel 4.63 miles (7.46 km)

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