Olmen observatory
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Olmen Observatory is a small astronomical observatory in Olmen, part of Balen, in Belgium, focused on precise astrometric measurement.
About Olmen Observatory
The observatory specialises in astrometry, the precise measurement of the positions and movements of celestial objects, and is equipped with a 10Micron GM2000 QCI mount, a high-precision instrument suited to this kind of work.
Location & getting there
Olmen Observatory is located in Olmen, a village within the municipality of Balen, in Belgium, Europe.
Visiting Olmen Observatory
Public visitor information for Olmen Observatory is limited. If you'd like to visit, check locally or search online for current access details before travelling.
See your named star from here
A precision mount built for astrometry is exactly the kind of instrument that could track down a named star's exact coordinates. Name a star, or browse our star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
