Kielder Observatory

Kielder Observatory

Infobox Observatory
bgcolour =
name = Kielder Observatory
organization = [http://www.kielderobservatory.org/ Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society]
location = Kielder Forest, Northumberland, England
coords = coord|55|13|55|N|2|36|58.5|W|type:landmark
altitude = 370 m (1,214 ft)
weather =
established = 2008
website= [http://www.kielderobservatory.org/ Kielder Observatory]
telescope1_name = 20 inch
telescope1_type = 20 inch (508mm) Reflector
telescope2_name = 14 inch Meade
telescope2_type = 14 inch (355mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain
telescope3_name = 60mm Solar Telescope
telescope3_type = 60mm Coronado Solar Telescope

Kielder Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Kielder Forest, Northumberland, England. It is situated close to the Scottish border on Black Fell near James Turrell's Kielder Skyspace. The site is comparatively excellent location being relatively free of light pollution.

The design of the observatory is in keeping with the ethos of the forest, not only in style but also being environmentally friendly. This design is the result of a competition which was won by Charles Barclay Architects, based in London. [cite web
url=http://www.kielder-observatory.org/compwinner.php
title=Kielder Observatory
accessdate=2008-07-29
] One key requirement of the observatory is that it should be in keeping with the surrounding forest and environmentally friendly, and as such it is solar and wind powered. [cite web
url=http://www.kielderobservatory.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=PagEd&file=index&topic_id=0&page_id=5
title=Kielder Observatory
accessdate=2008-07-29
]

The observatory is administered by a group of volunteers who have collectively created the Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society. Their aim is to bring astronomy to surrounding community.

The observatory was officially opened on the 25 April 2008 by Sir Arnold Wolfendale 14th Astronomer Royal.

The society hosts the Kielder Forest Star Camp each autumn.

External links

* [http://www.kielderobservatory.org/ Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society]
* [http://www.richarddarn.demon.co.uk/starcamp/ Kielder Forest Star Camp]

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