Queen Jadwiga Astronomical Observatory
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High on Mount Lubomir in the Beskids, the Queen Jadwiga Astronomical Observatory pairs a working radio telescope with a mission to bring space science to students across southern Poland.
About Queen Jadwiga Astronomical Observatory
The Queen Jadwiga Astronomical Observatory is a privately owned facility run by astronomers Bogdan Wszołek and Magdalena Wszołek. Alongside optical telescopes, its standout instrument is a 9-metre American radio telescope – originally a satellite dish – complemented by a 5.4-metre satellite earth station.
Telescopes & research
The observatory's radio and optical instruments support both observation and education. Its programme centres on popularising astronomy and astronautics, running "green school" residential courses, student training seminars and astronomy competitions for young people from across the region.
Location & getting there
The observatory stands on Mount Lubomir in the Beskids, southern Poland, a location prized for its clear mountain skies and regarded as one of the country's best spots for stargazing.
Visiting Queen Jadwiga Astronomical Observatory
The observatory welcomes school groups and visitors for its educational programmes; check the official website for current opening times and how to book a visit or seminar.
See your named star from here
With both a radio telescope and optical instruments trained on the sky, Queen Jadwiga Astronomical Observatory is well placed to help you find a star you've named using its coordinates. Look up the exact right ascension and declination for your star in the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
