Welcome to Keele Observatory. It was founded in 1962 to host a 31cm refractor dating back to 1874. It has since acquired a 61cm reflector for research, and undergone significant refurbishment in 2009. We welcome visits from schools and the public.

WWF's Earth Hour

For the first time, Keele University participates in the World Wildlife Foundation's Earth Hour. Saturday 23 March, between 8:30 and 9:30pm, Keele Observatory will open its doors; a telescope will be set up at Union Square as well. (Photo: NASA)

Keele Observatory is an approved learning destination for the Children's University.

Public viewing of the night sky

We are open on Tuesday evenings and Saturday afternoons (see the links on the left.)