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Ústecká hvězdárna

Czech Republic · Europe
480 m elevationFounded 1929✦ 50.7289, 13.9589
Ústecká hvězdárna

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About this observatory

Ústecká hvězdárna is a long-running observatory in the Czech Republic, founded in 1929 and sitting at 480 metres elevation.

About Ústecká hvězdárna

Founded in 1929, Ústecká hvězdárna is among the older public observatories in the Czech Republic, though detailed public information about its instruments and current research programme is limited. Its name identifies it as the astronomical observatory serving the Ústí area.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits at 480 metres elevation in the Czech Republic. Use the map and directions above to plan your visit.

Visiting

Confirmed opening hours and ticketing details aren't currently available, so check the observatory's official website before travelling to see current public programming.

See your named star from here

Nearly a century after it was founded, Ústecká hvězdárna's telescopes can still be aimed at any point in the sky, including the fixed coordinates of a star named through Star Register. Name a star or browse the star catalogue to see where it sits.

Opening hours

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
In the Czech Republic, at 480 metres elevation.
In 1929.
Check the observatory's official website for current opening hours and public programming.
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