Activities for the General Public

The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Visitor Centre is a window into the world of one of Scotland's leading centres of science and technology. We have the (second!) biggest telescope in Scotland. Our scientists are investigating the origins of the Universe and the birth of stars. They are searching for new solar systems like our own and for asteroids and comets that pass nearby! Our technologists are building some of the best instruments in the world to aid our astronomers - and scientists around the world - in their studies.

 

Here are our activities and events

• Group visits to the Observatory
• Observing evenings Observe the night sky through our telescopes and hold a meterorite.
• Public talks by our astronomers telling you about the very latest scientific discoveries (and how we build the instruments that lead us to these).
• The Night Sky this Month webpage lets you know what to look out for.
• The annual Observatory Open Days in late September.
• See our events page for full listings

You too can learn about the secrets of the Universe by enrolling in the University of Edinburgh's 'Universe' evening class.

The Royal Observatory Edinburgh comprises the UK Astronomy Technology Centre of the Science and Technology Facilities Council, the Institute for Astronomy of the University of Edinburgh and the ROE Visitor Centre.