Mickleover observatory
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Mickleover Observatory is an astronomical observing site near Derby in the United Kingdom, registered as an active contributor to the international minor-planet observation record.
About Mickleover Observatory
The site carries Minor Planet Center observatory code 492, indicating its use for observations of minor planets and asteroids. Detailed public information about its history or instruments is limited.
Location & getting there
Mickleover lies near Derby, in the United Kingdom, in England's East Midlands.
See your named star from here
A registered observing site like this is a reminder that skywatching happens everywhere, not just at famous observatories. Name a star with Star Register and its coordinates can be found from Mickleover just as from anywhere else with clear skies; see the star catalogue for examples.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
