Solar Telescope Fundraiser
https://www.gofundme.com/f/solar-telescope?qid=70b4556211702eee9d46066f06420f40
We run practical astronomy sessions for pupils taking STEM subjects, but as these are held during daylight hours after the school day is finished we are restricted in the opportunities to engage in telescope observational sessions.
All of the recent stunning Aurora's has generated great interest in our closest star and the purchase of a solar telescope would greatly enhance our ability to study the sun in greater detail. It would also help improve the children's telescope skills and would relate to the curriculum requirement on the study of the solar system and the evolution of stars.
About Us
Based in the south of Scotland. Moffat Community Observatory was officially opened to the public in 2021. For the opening ceremony we were delighted to welcome Professor of Astrophysics and Astronomer Royal for Scotland Catherine Heymans to join us.
Our main goal is to inspire as many people as we can to engage with Astronomy. To learn about our planets place in the wider universe and bring people together to appreciate the beauty of the night sky, whether they be local to Moffat or from all parts of the UK and beyond.
We aim to to do this by providing free access to otherwise expensive astronomy equipment, resources and expertise. The access and expertise is provided by our small team of dedicated volunteers from Moffat Astronomy Club. Members of Moffat Astronomy Club are entitled to privileged access to Moffat Community Observatory. You can join Moffat Astronomy Club here. To find out more about our people, equipment, events and how to book a visit. Please have a tour of our website.
Moffat Community Observatory is free to visit there is no obligation to contribute. We cannot however continue to provide our services without ongoing support for running costs and maintenance. So if you can afford to donate to help keep this amazing resource open then please help by clicking on one of our Make A Donation buttons. Thank you for your support.
Professor of Astrophysics and Astronomer Royal for Scotland Catherine Heymans commemorating the opening of the Observatory in October 2021