Observing at Flamsteed Observatory
The second Saturday of the month from January 2026 to December 2026, except for July, August
Flamsteed Observatory
Near Brailsford, Derby, Derbyshire, DE6 3BY
Members of the public are welcome to join astronomers from the Derby & District Astronomical Society for monthly observing sessions (usually) on the second Saturday after the first of their monthly meetings (start time varies through the year), except for July and August when the observatory is closed for Summer. These sessions offer the opportunity to look through the Society’s telescopes. If you have a telescope you are welcome to bring it along. Note that anyone attending the observatory does so at their own risk.
Instructions to attend this event
Please download and complete this booking form, and email it as an attachment to the Outreach Officer, no later than 8:30 pm on the day before the session.
Event organiser
Derby & District Astronomical Society organises these events
Please contact Derby & District Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
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Local light pollution
Flamsteed Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Forthcoming events
Below is a list of Observing at Flamsteed Observatory events at Flamsteed Observatory. You can view events at this location on a calendar.
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