Location description
The Observatory at the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School is the meeting location for the White Peak Observing Group who observe here regularly. The facility can be readily accessed via the footpath from Windmill Lane (DE6 1EY).
Location event organiser
White Peak Astronomical Observing Group organises stargazing events at this location.
Astronomical society
Meeting place for local astronomical society, often in a location that enables stargazing and observing.
Observatory
Location has an observatory that is accessible to the public by prior arrangement or during public events.
Tonight's weather forecast
Location light pollution
This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a semi-rural setting based on satellite data from CPRE.
When to stargaze at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Observatory
This location's semi-rural setting means it benefits from dark skies depending on the time of the year and lunar cycle. In the calendar below where you can see stars indicates when the skies will be dark and the best time to stargaze. Yellow areas show the adverse effects of daylight (bold) and moonlight (faded). Hover over a day to see darkness times or click on a date for more information.
Stargazing events at this location
There are no known forthcoming events at this location. Previously there has been 7 events with the last one being on 19th July 2018 organised by White Peak Astronomical Observing Group.