Sherwood Observatory
Near Coxmoor Golf Club, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5LF
Home of the Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society who regularly open their observatory to the public.
Location events organiser
Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: visits@sherwood-observatory.org.uk
Website: Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society
Twitter: @sherwoodobs
Facebook: Mansfield & Sutton Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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Weather forecast for Sutton In Ashfield (1.8 miles away) updated 18/05/24 at 16:00.
Local light pollution
Sherwood Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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