's-Gravenwezel Observatory
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's-Gravenwezel Observatory is a small astronomical observatory in the Province of Antwerp, Belgium.
About 's-Gravenwezel Observatory
The observatory is registered with the Minor Planet Center under observatory code 145, allowing its astrometric observations to be logged and compared with data from observatories elsewhere tracking asteroids and other minor bodies.
Location & getting there
The observatory is situated in the Province of Antwerp, in the Flanders region of northern Belgium, an area with a mix of small towns and countryside not far from the city of Antwerp itself.
Visiting 's-Gravenwezel Observatory
Public information about visiting hours or tours is limited, suggesting this is a smaller or private facility. Anyone interested in visiting should search locally or check for contact details before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
Even a modest local observatory can be pointed at the coordinates of a star you've named. If you've dedicated a star through Star Register, you can find its exact position in the star catalogue and share it with observatory staff or a nearby astronomy club with a telescope.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.