Hanwell Community Observatory

We welcome public and school groups to star parties (www.hanwellobservatory.org.uk/visit) and other events (www.hanwellobservatory.org.uk/events) that will open up the Heavens and share with you the wonders of the cosmos. If you are a student or teacher at a local school or university, please see the Education section of our website (www.hanwellobservatory.org.uk/education) for details of our curr

Stars & Archaeology | Hanwell Community Observatory

24/09/2021

Get directions and see where to park for our Stars & Archaeology open event this weekend at hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology

Stars & Archaeology | Hanwell Community Observatory Enjoy a woodland walk amongst our ancient castle grounds, follow the archaeology trail, talk to the astronomers and have an opportunity to look through astronomical telescopes, and then enjoy tea and cake in the sunshine. more...

24/09/2021

It's just one day until our Stars & Archaeology open weekend!

Enjoy a woodland walk amongst our ancient castle grounds, follow the archaeology trail, visit the observatory, and then enjoy tea and cake in the sunshine. We're open from noon-6pm on Saturday and 10.30am-6pm on Sunday.

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

23/09/2021

Discover the archaeology project uncovering the history of Hanwell Castle's grounds and gardens at our Stars & Archaeology event this weekend!

Follow the woodland walk and archaeology trail, visit the observatory and enjoy tea and cake in the sunshine. We're open from noon-6pm on Saturday and 10.30am-6pm on Sunday.

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

22/09/2021

Visit our observatory and have a chance to look through astronomical telescopes at our Stars & Archaeology event this weekend!

Follow the woodland walk and archaeology trail, chat to our astronomers and enjoy tea and cake in the sunshine. We're open from noon-6pm on Saturday and 10.30am-6pm on Sunday.

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

21/09/2021

Explore Hanwell Castle's beautiful grounds this weekend at our Stars & Archaeology open weekend. Follow the woodland walk and archaeology trail, visit the observatory and enjoy tea and cake in the sunshine!

We're open from noon-6pm on Saturday and 10.30am-6pm on Sunday.

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

20/09/2021

Follow the archaeology trail and discover the project to uncover the history of Hanwell Castle's grounds at our Stars & Archaeology event this weekend!

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

19/09/2021

Follow the woodland walk through Hanwell Castle's beautiful grounds and gardens at our Stars & Archaeology event next weekend...

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

18/09/2021

It's just one week until our Stars & Archaeology open weekend! Enjoy a woodland walk amongst our ancient castle grounds, follow the archaeology trail, talk to the astronomers, and then enjoy tea and cake in the sunshine.

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

17/09/2021

Visit the observatory, chat to the astronomers and have an opportunity to look through astronomical telescopes at our upcoming Stars & Archaeology open weekend.

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

16/09/2021

Learn about the history of Hanwell Castle and its grounds at our Stars & Archaeology open weekend on the 25th and 26th September.

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

15/09/2021

Enjoy a woodland walk amongst our ancient castle grounds, follow the archaeology trail, talk to the astronomers, and then enjoy tea and cake in the sunshine at our Stars & Archaeology open weekend in Hanwell near Banbury... 10 days to go!

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

14/09/2021

Learn about the archaeology project uncovering the history of Hanwell Castle's grounds as you follow the woodland walk at our Stars & Archaeology open weekend on the 25th and 26th September.

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

13/09/2021

Enjoy the woodland walk through our ancient castle grounds, then enjoy delicious tea and cake in the sunshine at our Stars & Archaeology open weekend on the 25th and 26th September.

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

12/09/2021

Follow the archaeology trail and find out more about the history of Hanwell Castle's grounds at our Stars & Archaeology open weekend on 25th and 26th September.

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

11/09/2021

It's two weeks until our Stars & Archaeology open weekend... Enjoy a woodland walk amongst our ancient castle grounds, follow the archaeology trail, talk to the astronomers and have an opportunity to look through astronomical telescopes, and then enjoy tea and cake in the sunshine!

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

10/09/2021

Visit the observatory and find out more about astronomy at our Stars & Archaeology open weekend on 25th and 26th September...

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

09/09/2021

If you'd like to help us publicise Stars & Archaeology, you can download a copy of the poster from our website at hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology. Thanks!

Photos from Hanwell Community Observatory's post

08/09/2021

Find out about the archaeological project into the history of Hanwell Castle's grounds at our Stars & Archaeology open weekend on the 25th and 26th September.

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

07/09/2021

Views from the woodland walk through the Hanwell Castle grounds for our upcoming Stars & Archaeology open weekend on the 25th and 26th September.

Find out more: hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology
Join the Facebook event: facebook.com/events/1645939445612241

05/09/2021

We're pleased to announce that we will be open for a Stars & Archaeology open weekend on the 25th and 26th September...

Enjoy a woodland walk amongst our ancient castle grounds, follow the archaeology trail, talk to the astronomers and have an opportunity to look through astronomical telescopes, and then enjoy tea and cake in the sunshine!

hanwellobservatory.org.uk/stars-and-archaeology

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Our Story

What we do

HCO comprises a group of amateur astronomers and volunteers promoting astronomy in the community. Whether you have private or educational interests in the subject, our aim is to make astronomy accessible to you. We welcome public and school groups to star parties and other events that will open up the Heavens and share with you the wonders of the cosmos. If you are a student or teacher at a local school or university, please see the Education section for details of our current activities and how you can get involved.

About the Observatory

The permanent site at Hanwell, Oxfordshire, was chosen for this project for various reasons. We have access to a dark site in a rural setting, in grounds covering about 20 acres. The regular use here of the McIver Paton telescope since 1992 has proven the suitability of the site. Group and educational star parties for Oxford University Department for Continuing Education began in 1996. An observing club (Ad HOC) was started in 1998 and the following year, HCO was launched. The site is now home to a set of permanently mounted telescopes, all designed to be weatherproof. The instruments are designed to be used entirely in the open air with no observatory building.

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Hanwell Castle
Banbury
OX171HN

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