Turnov Observatory

Turnov Observatory sits in the town of Turnov in the Czech Republic, one of many local hvězdárny that keep amateur astronomy alive across the country.

About Turnov Observatory

Public records on Turnov Observatory are limited, but it operates as a working astronomical facility open to the local community, reachable by phone for visit enquiries.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in Turnov, in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. Use the map and directions button on this page to plan a route.

Visiting Turnov Observatory

Because opening hours are not consistently published, check the observatory's own website or call ahead before travelling to confirm current visiting times and any public events.

See your named star from here

Wherever you stand under a clear Czech sky, the coordinates of a symbolically named star can be located with the right equipment. If you have named a star with us, staff at an observatory like this one can, in principle, point a telescope at those coordinates for you to see. Browse our full star catalogue to find or gift a star near this region.