Observatories · South Wales
J.D. Llewellyn's Equatorial Observatory
In or near Ynysforgan.
J.D. Llewellyn's Equatorial Observatory — a observatory in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Nearest railway station
- Gowerton · 4.0 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
J.D. Llewellyn's Equatorial Observatory is a observatory located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
J.D. Llewellyn's Equatorial Observatory is an observatory located in South Wales. It is notable for its focus on astronomical research and observation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6737, -3.9934
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Penllergaer
- Postcode
- SA4 9GY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gower
- Nearest railway station
- Gowerton — 4 km
Sources
- osm: way/108831891 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is J.D. Llewellyn's Equatorial Observatory?
- J.D. Llewellyn's Equatorial Observatory is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA4 9GY), in the parish of Penllergaer.
- What is J.D. Llewellyn's Equatorial Observatory?
- J.D. Llewellyn's Equatorial Observatory — a observatory in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to J.D. Llewellyn's Equatorial Observatory?
- The nearest railway station is Gowerton, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA4 9GY.
- How do I get to J.D. Llewellyn's Equatorial Observatory?
- The nearest railway station is Gowerton, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA4 9GY.