Dark Sky Observing Douglas promenade at night

SQM = Sky Quality Meter        QR = Quick Response code        SV = nearest StreetView point

It isn't necessary to go to one of the Island's award-winning dark-sky locations in the countryside to observe the night sky. There's still a lot to see in the night sky — even within Douglas — as long as you can position yourself to avoid nearby line-of-sight streetlight glare.

Listed below are some suggested urban locations to observe from. Ideally anywhere with open southerly views, on flat ground without direct line-of-sight of the nearest streetlights works well. Reflected streetlight poses far less of a problem when observing the night sky, so take advantage of buildings and other static objects to shield your eyes from them. It makes a surprising difference.

Know of a good urban observing spot? to us, and we'll investigate with a view to adding to the list below.

  • Douglas, TT Grandstand (car park) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 38398 77441
    Lat: 54.167252 | Lon: -4.476939 | Alt: 79m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Douglas, Willaston (public park) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 38002 77790
    Lat: 54.170260 | Lon: -4.483194 | Alt: 87m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Douglas, Ballanard Road (public park), QR | SV | OS ref: SC 37821 77551
    Lat: 54.168056 | Lon: -4.485823 | Alt: 71m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Douglas, Hilary Park (public park) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 37836 76411
    Lat: 54.157832 | Lon: -4.484978 | Alt: 43m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Douglas, Glen Falcon (public park) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 38182 76405
    Lat: 54.157883 | Lon: -4.479686 | Alt: 25m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Douglas, Manor Drive (public grassed area) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 35280 76232
    Lat: 54.155411 | Lon: -4.523983 | Alt: 82m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Douglas, Anagh Coar (playground) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 35528 75536
    Lat: 54.149240 | Lon: -4.519823 | Alt: 66m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Douglas, Meadow Crescent (car park) | QR | SV OS ref: SC 35629 76235
    Lat: 54.155550 | Lon: -4.518650 | Alt: 64m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Onchan, Onchan Wetlands (village green) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 40019 78239
    Lat: 54.174928 | Lon: -4.452553 | Alt: 65m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Onchan, Onchan Park (public park) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 39773 77606
    Lat: 54.169169 | Lon: -4.455994 | Alt: 48m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Braddan, Cronk Grianagh (public park) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 36012 77871
    Lat: 54.170357 | Lon: -4.513691 | Alt: 42m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Braddan, Millennium Oakwood (pub. park) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 36832 78070
    Lat: 54.172260 | Lon: -4.501187 | Alt: 60m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Ramsey, Queen's Pier Rd (playground/park) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 45022 94169
    Lat: 54.319502 | Lon: -4.384215 | Alt: 12m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Ramsey, Mooragh Park (public park) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 44973 95399
    Lat: 54.330539 | Lon: -4.385616 | Alt: 13m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Kirk Michael, Main Road (playground/park) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 31725 90645
    Lat: 54.283653 | Lon: -4.586449 | Alt: 39m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Peel, West View (play area) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 24376 83893
    Lat: 54.220573 | Lon: -4.69525 | Alt: 19m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Peel, Mountain View (grassed area) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 24987 84044
    Lat: 54.222131 | Lon: -4.685983 | Alt: 35m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Castletown, Poulsom Park (public park) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 26819 68097
    Lat: 54.079585 | Lon: -4.648740 | Alt: 9m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Castletown, Queen Street (grassed area) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 26427 67298
    Lat: 54.072279 | -4.654278 | Alt: 8m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Port Erin, Breagle Glen (public glen) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 19591 68742
    Lat: 54.082895 | Lon: -4.759473 | Alt: 25m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Port Erin, Corranvagher Aittin (play area) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 20297 69092
    Lat: 54.086287 | Lon: -4.748905 | Alt: 25m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Port Erin, Bradda Glen (car park) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 19239 69733
    Lat: 54.091671 | Lon: -4.7654391 | Alt: 25m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Port St Mary, Promenade (sea front) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 21102 68244
    Lat: 54.078955 | Lon: -4.736119 | Alt: 15m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

  • Port St Mary, Clifton Road (sea front) | QR | SV | OS ref: SC 20887 67051
    Lat: 54.068165 | Lon: -4.738691 | Alt: 7m
    SQM: xx.x, average of five readings taken 2014-xx-xx xx:xxZ

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