The Cygnus Observatory is now opening on every Thursday and Sunday evening to SAS Members and Non Members alike from 7 pm – 9 pm.
However, this is providing that we have available SAS volunteers (key holders) to open /close the observatory/site and the weather is favorable for astronomy/observing purposes.
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So whether you are interested in the joining the club, need help with you astro kit, observing in/around the observatory or interested in the astro related banter/craic come on down to Wetlands Centre/Observatory.
For for any changes to the above opening times, etc you can also see updates & join our Facebook SAS Group page.
Coronavirus Pandemic update as from 18-11-2021.
Inline with Government guidelines on the Pandemic restrictions and WWT/Wetlands Centre restrictions the Cygnus Observatory will now be open to SAS members and the Public, providing weather forecast is favourable for observing, etc.
Face Coverings Usage at the Cygnus Observatory and Wetlands Centre
From 19 July 2021, there is no longer a legal requirement to wear face coverings in indoor settings or on public transport.
Lifting restrictions does not mean the risks from COVID-19 have disappeared, but at this new phase of the pandemic response the government are moving to an approach that enables personal risk-based judgments.
While no situation is risk free, there are actions we can take to protect ourselves and others around us.
We expect and recommend that members of the public continue to wear face coverings in crowded and enclosed spaces where you come into contact with people you don’t normally meet.
Therefore currently, for the safety of our SAS members and the Public the SAS would prefer members of the Public and SAS Members to wear face coverings (if it possible and they are not exempt) where it’s deemed applicable.
An SAS notice will be placed on the front door entrance of the Wetlands Centre outlining the prefered use of face coverings.
Suitable Hand Sanitisers will be located in the Observatory and in the Wetlands Centre Discovery Room for use for the Public and SAs Members to utilise.
