Pause The upgrade has converted the optical observatory to a robotic facility enabling remote ... image that is much sharper than any normal image that could be taken through Bristol's skies.

Head to Ashton Court to watch the balloons take off up close, or find a spot in the city to watch as they drift over houses ...

The observatory also has the use of a 25-cm Meade optical telescope with CCD camera, which is mounted in a dome on the roof of the Physics building. William Coldrick was a graduate of the University ...

Seven planets will appear for a “planetary parade” for a short time on Friday in the UK night sky. The brief window will enable skywatchers to see all seven other planets in the Earth’s solar system ...

Do you promote an event at Clifton Observatory that's not listed? Use our free Event Promotion Centre to add/edit your events Established in 1766, this iconic landmark of Bristol offers a unique ...