When We're Open

We are open every Friday from 20:00 onward. The observatory usually closes when the last member leaves which will depend upon the weather conditions, what is visible and personal commitments.

Our Address

Chesterfield Astronomical Society,
The Barnett Observatory,
Hastings Close,
Chesterfield,
Derbyshire,
S41 8RH

Below is a map showing our location.

Parking is restricted on Hastings Close but there is space now available at the Eyre Chapel car park (just behind the Nags Head public house, in Newbold Road), which is just 50 yards around the corner from the observatory.