NNHS Drummonds Observatory

NNHS Drummonds Observatory is a small amateur astronomical facility in Northamptonshire, England, run by the Northamptonshire Natural History Society's Astronomy Section. It houses equipment used for tracking asteroids and reporting positions to the International Astronomical Union.

About NNHS Drummonds Observatory

The observatory is operated by the Astronomy Section of the Northamptonshire Natural History Society (NNHS), a group of amateur astronomers based near Northampton. It carries the Minor Planet Center designation Z34 and is registered as an associate member of the Center's international reporting network, meaning its observations of asteroids and other small solar system bodies can be submitted alongside those of professional observatories worldwide.

History

The Astronomy Section that runs the observatory was established in 1957, making it one of the longer-running amateur astronomy groups in the East Midlands.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits in Northamptonshire, in the East of England, at roughly 52.3°N, -0.89°W. As with most amateur sites of this kind, it is not generally open for casual drop-in visits.

Visiting NNHS Drummonds Observatory

Because the observatory is run by a volunteer society rather than as a public attraction, opening times and any public viewing sessions are best confirmed directly with the Northamptonshire Natural History Society before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

If you name a star through star-register, you receive its exact coordinates on your certificate. An observatory like this one, or any facility with a telescope, can use those coordinates to help you find it in the night sky. Browse our star-naming packages or explore the star catalogue to get started.