Debrecen Heliophysical Observatory
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Debrecen Heliophysical Observatory is a solar research station in eastern Hungary dedicated to watching the sun's ever-changing surface.
About Debrecen Heliophysical Observatory
The observatory is owned and operated by the Konkoly Thege Miklós Astronomical Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Its research focuses specifically on solar physics, studying solar flares and sunspots and providing observational data and imagery to the wider scientific community.
Location & getting there
Debrecen Heliophysical Observatory is located in Hungary, in the Europe region, near the city of Debrecen.
Visiting Debrecen Heliophysical Observatory
As a specialised solar research station, we don't have confirmed public visiting hours for this site. If you're planning a trip, check locally or with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences before travelling.
See your named star from here
Debrecen keeps watch on our closest star, but the night sky above Hungary holds countless others. Name a star with Star Register and explore the star catalogue to find one you can call your own.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
