University of Leicester Observatories The observatories are sited next to the Manor Road sports hall. Just a couple of minutes walk from the catered halls of residence.

The 16” Newtonian/Cassegrain A large reflecting telescope with excellent optics Ideal for planet viewing and for photography. Often used for third and fourth year project work. A liquid nitrogen cooled CCD camera can be attached for photography.

The 12” Meade Schmidt-Casssegrain A fully robotic - easy to use telescope This telescope is ideal for those new to astronomy. A good instrument for viewing faint and hard to find objects. The telescope’s computer contains a vast database of astronomical objects. A further three telescopes are available for undergraduate use.

How Can I Use the Observatories? Astrosoc – Weekly observing sessions for all, with an experienced astronomer. Astrosoc also arranges social events. Get trained – After a short course you can use the observatories whenever you like! Project work – Your third or fourth year project may involve observatory work.

What Will I See? All these images were taken using the Leicester University Observatories! The Sun The Moon Comets

What Else Will I See? All these images were taken using the Leicester University Observatories! Planets Nebulae & Multiple Stars Stellar Clusters Galaxies