Hradec Králové Observatory

Hradec Králové Observatory is a combination astronomical observatory and planetarium on the southern outskirts of Hradec Králové in the Czech Republic, sitting at an elevation of 287 metres.

About Hradec Králové Observatory

The facility combines public astronomical observing with a planetarium, and shares its building with the Institute of Atmospheric Physics and the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, making it something of a local hub for the earth and space sciences. More details are available on its official website.

History

Hradec Králové Observatory was founded in 1961, giving it more than six decades of history as a public astronomy and planetarium venue in the region.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits on the southern edge of the city of Hradec Králové, in the Czech Republic, at 287 metres above sea level, within easy reach of the city centre.

Visiting Hradec Králové Observatory

Combined observatory-planetarium sites like this one typically run scheduled public shows and observing evenings; check the official website, astrohk.cz, for the current programme, ticket prices and opening hours before you go.

See your named star from here

Because Hradec Králové Observatory combines a planetarium with real telescopic observing, it is well placed to help you find a star named through Star Register using the RA/Dec coordinates printed on your certificate. Browse our naming packages or search the star catalogue to name one today.