Shipley Country Park Visitors Centre
Heanor, Shipley, Derbyshire, DE75 7GX, East Midlands
Observing location for Ilkeston and District Astronomical Society who meet here informally on the last Wednesday of every month.
Location events organiser
Ilkeston and District Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Ilkeston and District Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: idaswmt1@aol.com
Website: Ilkeston and District Astronomical Society
Facebook: Ilkeston and District Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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02/05/24
16° 0% -
02/05/24
12° 5% -
03/05/24
10° 9% -
03/05/24
10° 10%
Weather forecast for Heanor (0.9 miles away) updated 02/05/24 at 16:00.
Local light pollution
Shipley Country Park Visitors Centre 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.
Best time to visit
Find the best dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Shipley Country Park Visitors Centre. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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