AG_Sarajevo Observatory

Tucked into the hills above Sarajevo, the AG_Sarajevo Observatory is a small astronomical station registered with the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center. It carries the observatory code L20, marking it as one of many sites worldwide that contribute position measurements of asteroids and other minor bodies to the global tracking network.

About AG_Sarajevo Observatory

AG_Sarajevo Observatory sits at roughly 43.84°N, 18.32°E in the hills overlooking Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Like many small observatories catalogued by the Minor Planet Center, it is primarily an astrometric station: its role is to observe and measure the positions of asteroids and other solar-system objects rather than to host public exhibitions. Beyond its Minor Planet Center listing, detailed public information about its telescope, operator, or founding date is not currently available.

Location & getting there

The observatory lies in the mountainous terrain that rings Sarajevo, part of the Dinaric Alps in the heart of the Balkans. Sarajevo itself is well connected by air and rail, and the surrounding hillsides offer noticeably darker skies than the city centre once you gain some elevation.

Visiting AG_Sarajevo Observatory

No public visiting programme, opening hours, or ticketing information is published for this site. If you are travelling to the Sarajevo area and hope to see it, check with local astronomy clubs or search recent listings before planning a trip, since small astrometric stations like this one are not always open to casual visitors.

See your named star from here

Even without a public visitor programme at AG_Sarajevo Observatory, the sky above Sarajevo holds the same coordinates as anywhere else. Once you know a star's right ascension and declination, any telescope in the region can be aimed at it. Name a star to get its exact coordinates and certificate, or browse the star catalogue to see stars already registered.