Municipal Observatory, Most, Czech Republic - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

Dr. Antonin Becvar Observatory is located in the castle Hnevín above the town Most, is a branch of the Observatory in Teplice. The observatory Most was opened on 24 October 1970 and was named after the famous Czech astronomer Dr. Antonin Becvar, a world renowned author of astronomical atlases stars. Dr. Antonin Becvar was the founder and first director of the observatory at Skalnaté pleso in the Vysoké Tatry (visit link) .

The equipment of observatory:
The observatory dome is a powerful refractor type Gustav Heyde, which allows zoom to 300x observed objects. There is also other photographic equipment. Available H-alpha filter for viewing by the public is a unique service. Observatory on Hnevín cooperates with planetarium in Most.

Observatory Purpose: Research Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes Radio Telescopes?: Yes Open to the Public?: Yes Is this a Club Observatory?: No Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes Active Observatory?: Active Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1 Altitude (meters): 399 Solar Telescopes?: Not listed Site URL: Not listed Year Dedicated or Opened: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)

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