Sherwood Observatory and Science Discovery Centre
Coxmoor Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5LF, East Midlands
Sherwood Observatory Science Discovery Centre and Planetarium is an exciting development built on the site of a former Victorian reservoir, located in Nottinghamshire. Originally constructed in the 1880s as a brick-vaulted underground reservoir, this historical site has been reimagined as a state-of-the-art educational facility designed to inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers.
The Science Discovery Centre and Planetarium will serve as a hub for hands-on learning and immersive experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), providing local residents—particularly young people—with the opportunities they need to explore their potential. By fostering curiosity and passion for science, the centre aims to equip visitors with the skills needed for high-skilled, high-paid careers, thereby supporting local job growth, economic prosperity, and improving life chances within the community.
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Local light pollution
Sherwood Observatory and Science Discovery Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Light pollution map of Sherwood Observatory and Science Discovery Centre
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.
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CalendarForthcoming events
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