Today, the Observatory is managed and run by unpaid volunteers as a visitor centre supporting science education. The Society provides facilities for scientific projects, educational courses, and the recreational scientific interests of visitors and members.
Visitors receive demonstrations, explanatory lectures and guided tours.
Public open afternoons or evenings are held throughout the year as advertised. The Observatory receives pre-booked parties each week. Public viewing with the telescopes is only possible on clear nights. The Editor includes them in good faith and there is no intention to infringe any copyrights. Copyright remains the property of each contributor.