Access is via the elevator to the top floor, and then through two locked doors.
You must be accompanied by your tutor, and will normally assemble at the lecture room prior to walking to the observatory. You will generally be doing your exercises in groups of 3-4 students using the C8 telescopes, while your tutor will point the C14 to sources of interest in the sky. You will be working at night and in the dark, so are advised to bring warm clothing and a torch, as well as your study materials. All students must be wearing hard-soled shoes, without high heels. If you are interested in using the observatory at other times, the Science Outreach Centre holds regular observing nights, usually on Fridays.