Obserwatorium Astronomiczne Grudziądz
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The Planetarium and Astronomical Observatory in Grudziądz, Poland, sits at Alfonsa Hoffmanna 1-7 in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie region, named in honour of Nicolaus Copernicus.
About the Observatory
The facility was established in 1972, timed to mark the 450th anniversary of Copernicus's stay in Grudziądz. It combines a planetarium hall seating 36 people beneath a 6-metre hemispherical dome, showing the stars, Sun, Moon, planets and atmospheric phenomena, with an observatory dome of its own.
Telescopes & research
The observatory dome is 4 metres across, rotating and self-opening since 1986. Its main instrument is a Zeiss Meniscus telescope with a 150mm lens diameter and 2250mm focal length. The facility's core work is educational: projections for schools and preschoolers covering nature, astronomy, geography and physics, drawing around 8,000 visitors a year.
Location & getting there
The planetarium and observatory are located in Grudziądz, in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie region of northern Poland.
Visiting the Observatory
Given its focus on school groups, check the official planetarium website for current show times and public visiting hours before travelling.
See your named star from here
A facility built to bring Copernicus's legacy to new generations of schoolchildren is a fitting place to introduce a star named through Star Register, coordinates and all. Name a star or browse the catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
