Mehr Bushehr Observatory

Mehr Bushehr Observatory lies near the coastal city of Bushehr on Iran's Persian Gulf shore, a corner of the country better known for its warm climate than its dark skies.

About Mehr Bushehr Observatory

Mehr Bushehr Observatory operates under the supervision of Iran's Ministry of Education, part of a national effort to bring astronomy education and telescope access to students and the public. Detailed public information about the facility's instruments and programme is limited, but its role fits within Iran's broader network of education-focused observatories.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits at roughly 28.95°N, 51.06°E on Iran's southern coast, in Bushehr province. Given its coastal, low-elevation setting, humidity and haze can affect viewing conditions, so it is worth checking ahead before a visit.

Visiting Mehr Bushehr Observatory

Because opening hours and ticketing details are not consistently published, the best approach is to check with local Bushehr tourism resources or contact the observatory directly before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

Wherever you view the sky from, the coordinates of a star named through Star Register stay fixed against the background stars. If you'd like to see exactly where your star sits, browse the catalogue for its right ascension and declination, then bring those coordinates along on any observatory visit or stargazing night near Bushehr.