The aim of The Spaceguard Centre is to develop and maintain a world-class facility for astronomical research and science education with a specific emphasis on the Spaceguard project.
What this means is that we want to bring the wonders of the universe to everyone in a fun and understandable way. At the same time we want to raise public awareness of the threat of asteroid and comet impacts, and the ways in which we can predict and prevent them.
Visit Us
We welcome visitors to the Spaceguard Centre. Come and see our facilities, hear about Spaceguard and learn something about the wonders of astronomy. But beware, a visit to the Spaceguard Centre has been known to change lives!
We offer guided tours for individuals, groups and school parties. Group bookings are available at any time of the year. A list of tour times and prices is available.
What You Will See
During your visit you will be able to experience the planetarium as well as see the facilities that we have at our disposal such as the 13" refractor in an environmentally sealed dome. Your tour will cover topics such as the origin of the Solar System, planet formation, the hazard posed by near Earth objects and the action that can be taken to neutralise this threat. The tour will be conducted by NEO expert Jay Tate, and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
How We Are Funded
The Spaceguard Centre receives no external funding. The observatory and the Spaceguard project are funded entirely by revenue from visitors and from voluntary contributions from organisations and individuals.
