Žebrák Observatory
Image: Wikimedia Commons
Žebrák Observatory serves the small town of Žebrák in the Beroun District of the Czech Republic's Central Bohemian Region, roughly 37 kilometres south-west of Prague. It operates as a public astronomy facility for the local community.
About Žebrák Observatory
The observatory offers public access to astronomy for residents of Žebrák and the surrounding Beroun District, sitting about 14 kilometres south-west of the district town of Beroun itself.
Location & getting there
Žebrák lies in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, around 37 kilometres south-west of Prague, making the observatory a manageable day trip from the capital.
Visiting Žebrák Observatory
The observatory welcomes public visitors. Check its official website for current opening hours and any events before making the trip.
See your named star from here
A community observatory like Žebrák is exactly the kind of place where a telescope can be pointed at a named star's coordinates. If you've named a star for someone, browse the star catalogue and plan a visit to find it.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
