1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

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