Sutton observatory planning public open day

The observatory, on Coxmoor Road, Sutton, is operating two sessions, from 11am-1.15pm and 2-4.15pm.

Tickets are £6 for adults and £2 for accompanied under-16s and are available from tickets.msas.uk/open-day

There is a free car park on site.

What to expect:

Safe viewing of the Sun through special telescopes, weather permitting;

Rolling lectures inside the observatory lecture room;

Learn about space weather and meteor detection at the Radio Astronomy Centre;

Astro-themed merchandise sales;

Hot and cold drinks and cakes;

Tours of the facility, including the underground reservoir, and learn all about proposals for a new Science Discovery Centre and Planetarium.