Mills Observatory

Balgay Park
Glamis Road
Dundee

DD2 2UB


The City of Dundee is fortunate to be the site of the UK's only full-time public observatory - the Mills Observatory. Young and old alike make their way up Balgay hill to the Mills on a clear winter's evening to get a view of the Moon, and perhaps Saturn's rings or Orion's Sword with the excellent Victorian ten inch refracting telescope housed in the Observatory's dome.

Organised groups visit the Observatory most evenings and are treated to a planetarium show, an illustrated talk with question and answer session, and a look through the telescope, weather permitting.

For those who may be less mobile and unable to access the upper floor of the Observatory to look through the telescope, there's no need to worry. Closed circuit television has been added to give you the opportunity to view the moon and planets at ground floor level, and let you join in the fun and excitement with everyone else!
Opening Times
(2008 times)
April to September
Tuesday to Friday 11.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday & Sunday12.30pm to 4.00pm

October to March
Monday to Friday 4.00pm 10.00pm
Saturday & Sunday 12.30pm to 4.00pm

Admission Charges
(2008 prices)
Entry is Free to the Observatory and displays. A small charge applies to group visits and public Planetarium Shows.

Directions
Mills Observatory is located one mile west of Dundee City Centre on the wooded summit of Balgay Hill. Vehicle access is via the gate at Galmis Road, near the junction of Ancrum Road. Ample parking is available.
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Mills Observatory Postcode for SatNav: DD2 2UB

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