The Busby - Braden Observatory

We are in the process of establishing a dark skies observatory for the use of the local community and surrounding areas.

The project has been gifted an observatory and two deep-sky telescopes in honour of the late Robert Busby and Phil Braden. Renovated and refurbished by the Seiriol Men’s Shed and many dedicated volunteers, the observatory will be dedicated as the ‘Arsyllfa Busby-Braden Observatory’ in honour of the two amateur astronomers who had a shared curiosity for that which is unknown.

Working in conjunction with Anglesey and Eryri Dark Skies team we have hosted events for the local community.  

We are partners with Anglesey Astronomical Society and frequently co-host events with them, including as a host location for the Welsh Dark Skies Week, from the 9th to 18th of February 2024.

Interested in joining a future event? please get in touch with jonathan@plasbodfa.com