South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre
Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8RP
Educational facility located just south of Chichester city centre run by a team of volunteers and astronomy enthusiasts.
Location events organiser
South Downs Astronomical Society organises events at this location
Please contact South Downs Astronomical Society directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: [email protected]
Website: South Downs Astronomical Society
Weather forecast
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16/04/26
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17/04/26
11° 19%
Weather forecast for Chichester (0.7 miles away) updated 15/04/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban 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 South Downs Planetarium and Science 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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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 South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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