Lancaster, Lancashire · Est. 2025
A garden observatory in the north of England — chronicling the build, the skies, and the quiet pursuit of deep space.
About the Observatory
What began as a modest interest in the night sky has grown into a dedicated garden observatory — a permanent home for serious amateur astronomy and astrophotography in the Lancashire skies.
This site documents the full journey: from planning and construction, through to the images captured within. Every clear night brings something new.
Follow the BuildBuild Log & Blog
Planning
A summary of the various reasons that made me look at building my own observatory in the garden
Foundation
With the site chosen, the next step was getting a solid, level concrete pad down — the foundation everything else depends on getting right.
Handmade in Lancaster
Observatory Equipment
Monitor the temperature of three areas in your observatory with this sensor. Wifi connected allowing the temperatures to be monitored remotely.
Accessories
A short description of this handmade astronomy product. What it does, what it's made from, and who it's suitable for.
Accessories
A short description of this handmade astronomy product. What it does, what it's made from, and who it's suitable for.
All products are handmade at the Red Rose Observatory in Lancaster. More items coming soon.
Stay Updated
Follow along on Instagram for images, build updates, and clear-sky nights.
@redroseobservatoryNewsletter coming soon — check back for updates.
Support the Observatory
It costs quite a bit to keep this website active. If you've found any of the content useful, or just want to help out with running costs or buy me a coffee (beer!), then please consider making a small donation using one of the QR codes below.
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