Coats Observatory
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Overview
The Observatory, funded by Thomas Coats and designed by John Honeyman, was opened in 1883. It houses a 5 and 10 inch telescopes under the dome at the top. Weather recording activities have been carried out here continuously since 1884. There is also earthquake-measuring equipment and the Renfrewshire Astronomical Society holds regular meetings here. There are displays on the solar system, earthquakes and the telescope.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Tue-Sat 11-4, Sun 2-5; PHs 11-4. Winter viewings Nov-Mar 6.30-9pm. Solar viewings Jun-Sep, Thu 2-4
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
About the area
The council area of Renfrewshire is one of three areas that make up the historic county of the same name, the other two being East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
The county town is Renfrew, however it is Paisley which is the main settlement and its abbey, cathedral and museum draw many visitors to the town.
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