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The Spaceguard Centre & Observatory

Llanshay Lane, Knighton LD7 1LW, Wales
01547 520247
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Knighton
5.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Observatories/ Planetariums
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Wigmore, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The fellow who runs this place gives the most fascinating talk...really makes the topic interesting. Although two hours long, we were never bored. We booked as a small group, which anyone can do. Very small-scale operation, but that doesnt undermine the centre's importance in detecting small scale meteors.

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Ystradgynlais
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

A great and unusual attraction, set amidst the hills, with an unexpectedly major role to play in defending our planet. An excellent venue for a visit

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011 via mobile

Really interesting tour and experience. The Centre specialises in near earth objects. They need funding so please support them and learn something interesting at the same time.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

This small centre is at the top of a very steep hill near Knighton, we happened upon it purely by accident. It isn't open every day of the week so check before you make the hike up there. The "Director" was full of interesting facts and figures, I can see he would not be popular with everyone , he often... More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011

We are not astronomers and have a very limited knowledge about the subject, but we spent a brilliant afternoon at the Spaceguard centre recently: Knighton is a pretty little town and handy for Offas Dyke ramblings, however we went to Knighton solely with the intention of visiting the Spaceguard centre having had it recommended by a friend whos interested in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

We recently visited The Spaceguard Centre while on holiday in Wales. We had spent most of our time at country houses, gardens and on walks so this was a nice change. The tour took one and a half hours and was enjoyable and very interesting. It was nice to find somewhere to appeal to such a wide age range and... More

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