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Mills Observatory

Mills Observatory is Dundee's historic public observatory on Balgay Hill, with staff-assisted telescopes, astronomy displays and free public night-sky viewing when weather permits. The 2025–26 public season ended in March 2026; the official operator says normal visits reopen from October 1, 2026, so this row should remain temporarily closed until then.

Identity

Name
Mills Observatory
Region
EU
Type
observatory

Details

Description
Mills Observatory is Dundee's historic public observatory on Balgay Hill, with staff-assisted telescopes, astronomy displays and free public night-sky viewing when weather permits. The 2025–26 public season ended in March 2026; the official operator says normal visits reopen from October 1, 2026, so this row should remain temporarily closed until then.
Latitude
56.4649218
Location
Longitude
-3.0126031
Operational Status
temporarily_closed
Ownership
public

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Creation Time
August 8, 2026 at 02:30:43 UTC
Updated Time
August 8, 2026 at 02:30:43 UTC
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