Herschel Dome

The Herschel Dome is one of the oldest Society buildings. It was a popular part of the Observatory when it was based at Colney Lane on the outskirts of Norwich but an arson attack rendered it unsafe to use for many months.

When it was moved to Seething, the observatory dome was salvaged and the rest was rebuilt to improve security and safety standards. The facility was officially opened by John Herschel, the Great Great Great Great Great Grandson of Sir William Herschel, discoverer of the planet Uranus.

The Dome used to house a 25cm (10") reflecting telescope but due to its size and design was a little tricky to use. The telescope was replaced with a 20cm (8") Cassegrain telescope that now provides the members and visitors with stunning high-resolution planetary and lunar views.