Observatories · West Midlands
Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium
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)
- 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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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.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.6536, -1.1323
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE4 5NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester West
- Phone
- +44 845 605 2001
- 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 West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.6536°, -1.1323°.
- Is Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium wheelchair accessible?
- Yes — Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium is tagged in OpenStreetMap as wheelchair-accessible.
- What are the opening hours for Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.