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Regular meetings with Chesterfield Astronomical Society

  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday every week from January 2025 to January 2026

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

    Visitors are welcome to join the friendly and enthusiastic members of the Chesterfield Astronomical Society at this informal observing session at their observatory which occurs every Friday throughout the year.

    The session starts at 8 pm and finishes when the last person leaves, usually around 9:30 pm; however, it can go on until much later, especially during the Summer months when the skies do not darken until later.

    Visitors are welcome for just a small charge of £2 per adult (children under 16 are free) to help with costs. If the weather is favourable, you'll be shown cool objects in the night sky through their large telescope in the dome.

    There is no need to book -- just pop in if the weather looks good!

Forthcoming events by Chesterfield Astronomical Society

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 26th September 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 3rd October 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 10th October 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 17th October 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 24th October 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 31st October 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 7th November 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 14th November 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 21st November 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory open evening (visitors welcome)

    Friday 28th November 2025 from 20:00pm to 21:30pm

    Chesterfield Barnett Observatory, Chesterfield, S41 8RH

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Event locations used by Chesterfield Astronomical Society

  • Chesterfield Barnett Observatory

    Hastings Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8RH, East Midlands

    Astronomical Society, Observatory

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