Kadaň Observatory

Kadaň Observatory is a small, modern observatory attached to a secondary school (gymnasium) in Kadaň, Czech Republic, giving students hands-on access to astronomy.

About Kadaň Observatory

The observatory operates in connection with a local gymnázium (Czech secondary school), reachable online at tk.gymka.cz. Sites like this are typically used for teaching students astronomy and observational skills alongside their regular studies.

History

Kadaň Observatory was founded in 2022, making it one of the newer observatories of its kind in the Czech Republic.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits at an elevation of about 399 metres in the Czech Republic. Its school setting means it is a working educational facility rather than a large public visitor centre.

Visiting Kadaň Observatory

As a school-affiliated observatory, visiting is likely arranged through the school rather than on a drop-in basis. Check the observatory's website, tk.gymka.cz, for current opening times or public events before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

A named star's coordinates work anywhere a telescope can be pointed, including from a school observatory like Kadaň's. Browse our star-naming packages or search the catalogue to find the exact position of a named star.