Valašské Meziříčí observatory
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Hvězdárna Valašské Meziříčí, the Valašské Meziříčí observatory, has watched the Czech skies from the Zlín Region since 1929, making it one of the country's longstanding public observatories.
About Valašské Meziříčí observatory
Founded in 1929 and run today as a contributory organisation of the Zlín Region, the observatory sits at an elevation of 335 metres. It has recently undergone renovations alongside the opening of a Cultural and Creative Centre at the site.
Telescopes & research
The observatory monitors comets through photometry, tracks meteors with the CEMeNt and SSO VMO video networks, and carries out deep-sky astrophotography and spectroscopic observations. It also operates the Southern Spectroscopic Observatory (SSO VMO), a set of automated stations based in Chile, extending its reach to southern-hemisphere skies. Alongside its research work, the observatory runs school programmes, astronomical camps, and public viewing sessions.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in Valašské Meziříčí, in the Vsetín District of the Zlín Region, Czech Republic, part of the Europe region, at 335 metres elevation.
Visiting Valašské Meziříčí observatory
The observatory welcomes the public through its school programmes, camps, and viewing sessions. Check the official website for the current schedule before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
With decades of experience guiding public stargazing, the team at Valašské Meziříčí observatory could help you track down a star named through Star Register, using its exact coordinates. Use the star-naming packages to get a certificate and locator details, or browse the catalogue to see stars already named by others.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
