The Busby - Braden Observatory
A community observatory to inspire creativity and storytelling, to spark wonder and curiosity, and to encourage people of all ages to look up!
We have established 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. The observatory has been 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 our group of local star-gazing enthusiasts and the Anglesey & Eryri Dark Skies team, we are embarking on a series of events and projects inspired by our dark skies.
Interested in joining our future events?
have an idea? a question?
please get in touch with jonathan@plasbodfa.com
This project has been supported by the
Sustainable Development Fund,
a Welsh Government initiative in the Isle of Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)’.
Community Star Gazing Evenings at Plas Bodfa
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, in February of each year. We have been enjoying the immensity of our dark skies.
Upcoming events will be listed here : Events
See our past events here : Previously
Previous Star Gazing events at Plas Bodfa
The Renovation of the Observatory
Our observatory was hand-built by the late Robert Busby, and was gifted to this project by his family. It was renovated and refurbished by the Seiriol Men’s Shed and many dedicated volunteers. Special thanks to Steve Jones for his dedication, knowledge and careful attention throughout this process.
