Chesterfield Barnett Observatory
Hastings Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8RH, East Midlands
Run by the enthusiastic members of Chesterfield Astronomical Society the Chesterfield Barnett Observatory is a wonderful facility housing a huge and impressive 18″ aperture telescope and lecture room with excellent amenities. The location is frequently open to the public and is very much worth a visit!
Location events organiser
Chesterfield Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact Chesterfield Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: Chesterfield Astronomical Society
Facebook: Chesterfield Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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26/09/25
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27/09/25
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27/09/25
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Weather forecast for Chesterfield (1.6 miles away) updated 26/09/25 at 16:02.
Local light pollution
Chesterfield Barnett 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
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
Fri 26th Sep
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Find more 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 Chesterfield Barnett Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.