Where is Mills Observatory?

Mills Observatory is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD2 2UB).

How do I get to Mills Observatory?

The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD2 2UB.

How do I get to Mills Observatory?

The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD2 2UB.

Observatories · Central Scotland

Mills Observatory

In or near Dundee.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Mills Observatory — a observatory in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Mills Observatory - geograph.org.uk - 9246 — Snaik — 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: Dundee · 2.8 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Mills Observatory is a observatory located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Mills Observatory is a public observatory located in Dundee, offering visitors the chance to explore the night sky through telescopes and participate in various astronomy-related activities. It serves as an educational resource for those interested in astronomy and the sciences.

Place summary

Mills Observatory is an observatory located in central Scotland, postcode DD2. It is notable for being the first purpose-built public observatory in the UK.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 56.4649, -3.0126
District: Dundee City
Postcode: DD2 2UB
Parliamentary constituency: Dundee Central
Phone: +44 1382 435967
Nearest railway station: Dundee — 2.8 km
Official site: www.leisureandculturedundee.com

Sources

osm: way/1155268602 (ODbL)

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