Welcome to the Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society. We are a non-profit making registered charity dedicated to furthering interest in astronomy within the community.
The society is primarily funded through member subscriptions, fundraising events and public open evenings held at the observatory, although charitable donations from local industry, and several grants have also been gratefully received and invested in the observatory premises and equipment.
The main aims of the society are:
- To further the interests of Astronomy and related subjects within the local community.
- To introduce interested members of the general public to the subject of Astronomy.
- To provide a forum for education in Astronomy and observational techniques.
- To provide members with the best observational equipment possible, subject to the financial limitations of the society.
In order to further these aims, the society owns and operates the Sherwood Observatory, which houses a 61cm Newtonian telescope, designed and built by society members.
Located on one of the highest points in Nottinghamshire, the Sherwood Observatory features a 21 foot diameter rotating dome, and a 45-seat lecture theatre, along with accompanying office, kitchen and workshop.There is a ramp into the building providing wheelchair access to the lecture room and there are toilet facilities for disabled people.
Sherwood Observatory,
Coxmoor Road
Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts,
NG17 5LF, England
Telephone (+44) 01623 552276
Lat.: 53° 06' 50" N. Long.:01° 13' 20.7" W.
Altitude above sea Level 187.9 m