[2][3] It is based at Sherwood Observatory, a 61 cm mirror telescope[2] which it owns and operates.
[1] The observatory lies 4 km south west of the centre of Mansfield on one of the highest points in the county of Nottinghamshire.
[4] The aims of the society are to: The society holds monthly members-only lecture meetings at the observatory, along with observing and training evenings for members.
[5] The society runs a night school for those who wish to learn about astronomy and the universe.
It is funded through member subscriptions, fund raising events, public open evenings held at the society's Observatory, charitable donations and grants.