Welcome to Mills Observatory | Leisure & Culture Dundee
Mills is Britain’s first purpose-built public observatory, enjoying a magnificent woodland setting on the summit of Balgay Hill. It is free to enter and there is no need to book. Join us to watch stars and planets through our telescopes or admire the scenery with some spectacular treetop vistas across the silvery Tay.
Mills Observatory - Wikipedia
Mills Observatory is the first purpose-built public astronomical observatory in the UK, located in Dundee, Scotland. [1] Built in 1935, the observatory is classically styled in sandstone and has a distinctive 7 m dome, which houses a Victorian refracting telescope, a …
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Britain’s first purpose-built public observatory enjoys a magnificent woodland setting on the summit of Balgay Hill. Watch stars and planets through our telescopes, or admire the scenery with some spectacular treetop vistas across the silvery Tay.
Everything you need to know about Mills Observatory's reopening
2024年9月18日 · Mills Observatory is an iconic destination in Dundee, combining natural beauty with the wonders of space. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning for another season, the observatory offers a magical experience for people of all ages. Plan your visit today and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the cosmos!
Mills Winter Opening Hours | Dundee City Council
Opening on 1st October, the Observatory will be open six nights a week. Mills is Britain’s first purpose-built public observatory, enjoying a magnificent woodland setting on the summit of...
Mills Observatory is reopening for the winter season on October 1
2024年9月15日 · Mills Observatory, Dundee’s iconic stargazing destination, is set to reopen for the winter season on 1st October 2024. Open six nights a week, the observatory invites visitors to explore the cosmos through telescopes, while also offering panoramic views over …
Mills Observatory | Dundee.com
Mills Observatory is the UK's only full-time public Observatory, and houses an impressive Victorian retracting telescope, a small planetarium and displays on the solar system, providing visitors with the chance to learn about constellations, planets and other jewels of the night sky.
Mills Observatory, Dundee – Exhibitions - VisitScotland
Mills is Britain’s first purpose-built public observatory, enjoying a magnificent woodland setting on the summit of Balgay Hill. It is free to enter and there is no need to book. Join us to watch stars and planets through our telescopes or admire the scenery with some spectacular treetop vistas across the silvery Tay.
The Observatory and Telescopes | Leisure & Culture Dundee
When the Mills Observatory opened on 28 October 1935, it originally housed a 450mm (18 inch) reflecting telescope, constructed by the Newcastle-based company of Grubb Parsons. The remains of the original telescope can be seen in the upper display area of the Observatory.
Mills Observatory - Xplore Dundee
2024年10月30日 · Mills is Britain’s first purpose-built public observatory, enjoying a magnificent woodland setting on the summit of Balgay Hill. It is free to enter and there is no need to book. Join them to watch stars and planets through telescopes or admire the scenery with some spectacular treetop vistas across the silvery Tay.