Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)
Friday every week from January 2025 to January 2026
Chesterfield Barnett Observatory
Hastings Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8RH, East Midlands
Visitors are welcome to join the friendly and enthusiastic members of the Chesterfield Astronomical Society at this informal observing session at their observatory which occurs every Friday throughout the year.
The session starts at 8 pm and finishes when the last person leaves, usually around 9:30 pm; however, it can go on until much later, especially during the Summer months when the skies do not darken until later.
Visitors are welcome for just a small charge of £2 per adult (children under 16 are free) to help with costs. If the weather is favourable, you’ll be shown cool objects in the night sky through their large telescope in the dome.
There is no need to book — just pop in if the weather looks good!
Event organiser
Chesterfield Astronomical Society organises these events
Please contact Chesterfield Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Chesterfield Astronomical Society
Facebook: Chesterfield Astronomical Society
Local light pollution
Chesterfield Barnett Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome) events at Chesterfield Barnett Observatory. You can view events at this location on a calendar.