Let In Edinburgh

The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Visitor Centre is a window into the world of one of Scotland's leading centres of science and technology. We have the (second!) biggest telescope in Scotland. Our scientists are investigating the origins of the Universe and the birth of stars. They are searching for new solar systems like our own and for asteroids and comets that pass nearby! Our technologists are building some of the best instruments in the world to aid our astronomers - and scientists around the world - in their studies.

Come along and enjoy a tour of the Observatory Dome housing one of the biggest telescopes in Scotland! As the Summer nights are getting longer, come and observe the Sun, safely, using our new Solar telescope. See what activity there is on the Sun. Can you see any sunspots or prominences? See our collection of meteorites and handle rocks from outer space! Ask our Astronomers anything you ever wanted to know about the entire Universe!