Chesterfield Barnett Observatory

Chesterfield Barnett Observatory

Hastings Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8RH, East Midlands

Run by the enthusiastic members of Chesterfield Astronomical Society the Chesterfield Barnett Observatory is a wonderful facility housing a huge and impressive 18″ aperture telescope and lecture room with excellent amenities. The location is frequently open to the public and is very much worth a visit!


Location events organiser

Chesterfield Astronomical Society

Chesterfield Astronomical Society organises events at this location

Please contact Chesterfield Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 19/03/24

    13° 4%
  • 19/03/24

    12° 6%
  • 20/03/24

    11° 56%
  • 20/03/24

    10° 17%

Weather forecast for Chesterfield (1.6 miles away) updated 19/03/24 at 04:01.




Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Chesterfield Barnett Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.


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