The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh

The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is unique among UK scientific establishments in that it houses on a single site a university astronomy research group, an establishment of a UK Research Council and a Visitor Centre.

More information about the site and its history is available through the links in the "ROE Information" menu. Information specific to the individual establishments can be accessed via the "ROE" menu on the left or through the links for the individual establishment in the boxes below.

spacer The United Kingdom Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) - The UK ATC is a major establishment of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
spacer The Institute for Astronomy (IfA) - part of the University of Edinburgh. The IfA undertakes astronomical research and teaching.
spacer The ROE Visitor Centre - part of the UK ATC.

The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is now on twitter.

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ROE

  • UK ATC
  • IfA
  • Visitor Centre

ROE Information

  • Brief History
  • Heritage and the Crawford Collection
  • Support Services
  • About the UK ATC
  • About the IfA
  • About the Visitor Centre
  • About the Astronomy Information Helpline
  • Work Experience Information
  • Art and Science

What's New

  • Mid-Kent Astronomical Society begins work with the telescope
  • 'Can-do' Kids meet at Royal Observatory
  • New SCUBA-2 camera reveals wild youth of the universe
  • VISTA produces spectacular panoramic view of the distant Universe
  • IfA astronomers share the RAS's Group Achievement Award
  • Dr Tom Kitching collects the RAS's Winton Capital Award for Astronomy
  • Astronomers reach new frontiers of dark matter
  • Revolutionary new camera reveals the dark side of the Universe
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