Teplice Observatory
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The North Bohemian Observatory and Planetarium stands on Sand Hill in southeast Teplice, in the Czech Republic, recognisable for its two domes with natural stone bases and untreated wood facades.
About North Bohemian Observatory and Planetarium in Teplice
Sitting at an elevation of 271 metres, the observatory focuses part of its research work on tracking artificial satellites and other space observations, alongside its role as a public astronomy venue.
Telescopes & research
Beyond its research work on satellites, the observatory runs a full public programme: lectures, night-sky observation sessions, Sun observations, telescope demonstrations, and planetarium shows.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits on Sand Hill on the southeastern edge of Teplice, a spa town in the Czech Republic's Ústí nad Labem Region, at 271 metres above sea level.
Visiting North Bohemian Observatory and Planetarium in Teplice
The observatory is open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays according to its published programme, which includes telescope demonstrations and planetarium shows. Check hapteplice.cz for the current schedule before visiting.
See your named star from here
A named star's coordinates work with any telescope capable of reaching them, and a public astronomy venue like this one, with regular observation sessions and demonstrations, is a natural place to look for one. Start at /#packages or search the catalogue for stars already named.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
