Sliven Observatory
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Sliven Observatory is a public astronomical facility in the city of Sliven, in central Bulgaria, active in amateur meteor monitoring and community outreach.
About Sliven Observatory
The observatory has tracked meteor activity since the summer of 1988, contributing regular observations that feed into wider meteor-watch networks. Alongside this research role, it runs educational programmes that introduce local visitors and students to astronomy.
Location & getting there
Sliven Observatory sits in Sliven, in the Sliven Province of central Bulgaria, at the edge of the Balkan Mountains. Use the map and directions button on this page to plan your route.
Visiting Sliven Observatory
The observatory can be reached by phone at +359 44 625383 for visit enquiries. Because opening hours for public sessions can change, it is worth checking ahead before you travel.
See your named star from here
Sliven Observatory's staff can point a telescope at any set of celestial coordinates, which means a star named through Star Register can be located and viewed from this site using its exact right ascension and declination. Browse the star catalogue to see how a named star's position is recorded.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
