Jura-Sternwarte Grenchen
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Jura-Sternwarte Grenchen is an astronomical observatory near Grenchen, in the Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, built in 1976 and kept running ever since by volunteers.
About Jura-Sternwarte Grenchen
The observatory is owned and operated by the Stiftung Jura-Sternwarte, a foundation whose mission is to run the site, promote astronomical knowledge in schools and among the public, and support amateur astronomers.
History
Construction was supported by donations from the canton, the city of Grenchen, and local industry and commerce, and the observatory opened in 1976.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located near Grenchen, in the Canton of Solothurn in northwestern Switzerland.
Visiting Jura-Sternwarte Grenchen
The observatory is run by volunteers with an outreach mission toward schools and the public; check the foundation's official website for current opening times and events before visiting.
See your named star from here
An observatory built to bring astronomy to schools and the public is a natural place to go looking for a star you've named yourself. If you've named a star with Star Register, note its coordinates from our catalogue and ask the volunteers here for help finding it.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
