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The observatory houses our self-built 24 inch telescope
Learn more about the telescope on this pagePlease see the news below for the current status on our exciting plans to build a planetarium at Sherwood Observatory. The background picture here is a model of the site as it is currently imagined, showing the existing observatory to the right with a new planetarium on top of the old reservoir to the left.
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Architectural Heritage Fund & Ashfield District Council
Join us to view the Sun through our special Solar telescopes (weather permitting) on Saturday 20th August from 11:00-1:15 pm & 2.00-4.15pm. In addition, you will have the opportunity to learn about our society and Astronomy in general.
For full details, please see our Solar Viewing page.
This is a ticketed only event. Click here for the booking page, Please do not turn up without a valid ticket & we strongly recommend to arrive 10 to 15 mins prior to your entry time.
