Trent Astronomical Observatory
Clifton Campus, Erasmus Darwin Buildings, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 8NF
The Trent Astronomical Observatory is located near the Erasmus Darwin buildings on the Clifton Campus of Nottingham Trent University. The observatory is home to several high-tech telescopes made accessible to the public during regular “Open Dome” events.
Location events organiser
Nottingham Trent University organises events at this location
Please contact Nottingham Trent University directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: ntuobservatory@ntu.ac.uk
Website: Nottingham Trent University
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Weather forecast
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27/04/24
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27/04/24
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28/04/24
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28/04/24
6° 90%
Weather forecast for Clifton (nottingham) (0.4 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 16:00.
Local light pollution
Trent Astronomical Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban 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
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If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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