Group visits to the Observatory
We welcome bookings from groups of 10-30 people. Your visit will be guided by a member of the Centre's staff, many of whom are students or retired employees of the Observatory. We have special curriculum-linked activities for teachers and schools.
Your visit can include a range of activities that are fun, engaging and revealing for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. If you have a particular area of astronomical interest, let us know and we will try to prepare you a special presentation.
36 inch telescope "dome demonstration"
See the (second!) largest telescope in Scotland and watch its great dome rotate above your head. Find out why the Observatory led the way in modern mountain-top astronomy and how it now designs instruments that rival the Hubble Space Telescope.
East tower of the observatory
James Clerk Maxwell Telescope
Situated on thetop of Mauna Kea in Hawaii
James Webb Space Telescope
The successor to Hubble
Journey through the Solar system
Credit: SOHOThis popular presentation brings to you the Sun, Moon and planets that make up our Solar System.
Comet-making demonstration
Witness the birth of a steaming, fizzing comet, with all the ingredientsof the real thing.
Meteorite-handling
Handle the oldest objects you will ever see and find out how we know they came from outer space.
Sunspotter & Sundial-making
Use our Sunspotter to look for sunspots (which can trigger the spectacular "Northern Lights") and marvel at the speed of our spinning Earth.
Rooftop observing
During the winter months, evening visits will take advantage of clear skies to use our telescopes to look for amazing sights such as the rings or Saturn, the Moons of Jupiter and craters on our own Moon. Learn how to spot the main constellations and how the night sky changes throughout the year.
Prices
£4.00 adults
£3.00 children and concessions
For more details, to discuss your requirements or to make a booking contact:
Tania Johnston
Education Officer
vis@roe.ac.uk
0131 668 8404