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Kielder Observatory File:KielderObservatory.jpg Kielder ObservatoryOrganization Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society Location Kielder Forest, Northumberland, England Coordinates 55°13′55″N 2°36′58.5″W / 55.23194°N 2.616250°W Altitude 370 m (1,214 ft) Established 2008 Website Kielder Observatory Telescopes
20 inch 20 inch Reflector 14 inch Meade 14 inch (1.52 m) Schmidt-Cassegrain 60mm Solar Telescope 60mm Coronado Solar Telescope
Kielder Observatory is an Asronomical Observatory located in Kielder Forest, Northumberland, England. It is situated close to James Turrell's Kielder Skyspace near the Scottish border. The site is comparitively 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. Being solar and wind powered[1].
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.
Twice per year the society host a star party once in the spring and once in the autumn.