Stefanik Observatory / Stefanikova hvezdarna - Prague, Czech Republic - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

The Stefanik Observatory is located nearby heart of Prague and Prague castle in parks on Petrin hill. The observatory was opened on June 24th, 1928. In the middle of the 70s, a full-scale reconstruction gave the building its current appearance and it was reopened for the public in 1976. The observatory has three domes and one observation lodge. The domes are named according to their approximate position in the building (Western, Main and Eastern).

Observatory Purpose: Research Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes Radio Telescopes?: No Solar Telescopes?: Yes Open to the Public?: Yes Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes Active Observatory?: Active Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 6 to 10 Site URL: [Web Link] Year Dedicated or Opened: 1928 Altitude (meters): 310 Is this a Club Observatory?: Not listed

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