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Royal Observatory Doors Open Days

Meet scientists and engineers who work at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh and find out more about the amazing astronomy and scientific innovations taking place there!

Royal Observatory Doors Open Days

About Royal Observatory Doors Open Days

28th Sep 2024 to 29th Sep 2024
10am - 5pm
Royal Observatory Edinburgh
Royal Observatory Edinburgh Blackford Hill, Edinburgh South EH9 3HJ
This is a free event
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Go behind the scenes at the Royal Observatory! With talks, tours, demos and crafts so you can find out more about the amazing astronomy and scientific innovations taking place on Blackford Hill.

The Royal Observatory in Edinburgh is a working site where cutting-edge science takes place every day. Meet scientists and engineers who work at The UK Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh University's Institute for Astronomy and the Higgs Centre for Innovation at Doors Open Days on 28 and 29 September.

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