Observatories · East Midlands
Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium
In or near Leicester.
Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium — a observatory in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Keith Edkins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester North · 1.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium is a observatory located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium is part of the National Space Centre, offering immersive experiences related to space exploration. Visitors can enjoy interactive exhibits and shows that bring the mysteries of the universe to life.
Place summary
The Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium is an observatory located in the West Midlands. It is named after the British astronomer Sir Patrick Moore, known for his contributions to popularising astronomy. The planetarium features advanced projection technology to enhance the experience of stargazing and learning about the cosmos.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6536, -1.1323
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE4 5NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester West
- Phone
- +44 845 605 2001
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester North — 1.6 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.spacecentre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/267528358 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium?
- Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE4 5NS), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium?
- Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium — a observatory in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE4 5NS.
- How do I get to Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester North, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE4 5NS.