Nottingham Astronomical Society Observatory

Nottingham Astronomical Society Observatory

Cottgrave, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3BN

The Nottingham Astronomical Society Observatory is located on private property leased from Severn Trent Water near the village of Cotgrave in Nottinghamshire. A project to refurbish the facility started in 2021 and saw a large Schmidt Cassegrain telescope installed in the observatory dome. The group has plans to develop the site further, building a warm room and car parking facilities.


Nottingham Astronomical Society Observatory is a private location and is only accessible out of normal hours for stargazing by prior arrangement or when public events are scheduled.

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Weather forecast

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Events nearby

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    Friday 5th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory Members Evening (Visitors welcome)

    Friday 5th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH (29.9 miles away)

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  • Leicester Astronomical Society meeting (second Tuesday)

    Tuesday 9th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    National Space Centre, Leicester, LE4 5NS (18.2 miles away)

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  • Rosliston Astronomy Group mid-month meeting

    Friday 12th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX (28.4 miles away)

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory Members Evening (Visitors welcome)

    Friday 12th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH (29.9 miles away)

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