Givatayim Observatory

Givatayim Observatory has served the public since 1968, when the Israeli Astronomical Association and the Givatayim municipality founded it together.

About Givatayim Observatory

Givatayim Observatory is a public astronomical facility in Givatayim, Israel, founded in 1968 through a partnership between the Israeli Astronomical Association and the Givatayim municipality.

History

The observatory was established in 1968 as a joint project between the Israeli Astronomical Association and the local municipality, with the goal of bringing public astronomy to the city.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in Givatayim, a city immediately east of Tel Aviv, Israel, making it an accessible stop for visitors from the wider Tel Aviv area.

Visiting Givatayim Observatory

As a public observatory, Givatayim Observatory has traditionally hosted stargazing sessions and public programmes; check the Israeli Astronomical Association's current schedule before visiting, as hours can change.

See your named star from here

On a clear night at Givatayim Observatory, a telescope can be aimed using exact right ascension and declination, the same coordinates that come with every star named through Star Register. Name a star or browse the catalogue to see stars already named.