28/08/2026
In June, our group were offered an observatory ‘dome’ from our friends & neighbouring astronomical group, the Highlands Astronomical Society (HAS).
With the development of HAS’s Jim Lowden Observatory at Culloden Battlefield, this dome was now recognised as surplus to HAS’s needs; and they kindly offered/gifted it to Strathnairn Stargazing Group, to get the community group started.
SSG’s Chair Dr Andy McGregor and fellow group member Rob Atkinson – as our group’s in-house engineers – arranged for the collection and local storage of the dome.
This week, with thoughts returning to darker nights and observation opportunities increasing, the duo have now temporarily assembled the dome in Strathnairn.
The acquisition of this piece of kit is significant. It marks the group’s first asset and a key component in the development & construction of a small and locally-based facility.
More information on this at:
With the development of HAS's Jim Lowden Observatory at Culloden Battlefield Highlands Astronomical Society | JSL Observatory Information, this dome wa ...
