Flamsteed Observatory

Flamsteed Observatory

Near Brailsford, Derby, Derbyshire, DE6 3BY

The Flamsteed Observatory is located to the North West of Derby near the village of Brailsford. The facility is run by members of the Derby and District Astronomical Society who regularly run public observing sessions. Cover photo by Tony Wright.


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Derby & District Astronomical Society

Derby & District Astronomical Society organises events at this location

Please contact Derby & District Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location


Weather forecast

  • 08/10/24

    12° 79%
  • 08/10/24

    12° 41%
  • 09/10/24

    12° 42%
  • 09/10/24

    12° 40%

Weather forecast for Ashbourne (4.3 miles away) updated 08/10/24 at 16:01.




Forthcoming events

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

  • Observing at Flamsteed Observatory

    Saturday 12th October 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Flamsteed Observatory, Derby, DE6 3BY

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  • Observing at Flamsteed Observatory

    Saturday 9th November 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Flamsteed Observatory, Derby, DE6 3BY

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  • Observing at Flamsteed Observatory

    Saturday 14th December 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Flamsteed Observatory, Derby, DE6 3BY

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