The Úpice Observatory is situated in the southwest part of Úpice town. It can be found, as it is common with astronomical observatories, on a hill. But the hill is not so high (about 416 meters above sea level) and a standard type of species, Homo sapiens, may climb it easily. Also, you can get there by car directly to the parking lot at the main gate of the observatory, following traffic directions.
The Observatory Úpice is a professional working place with some unique and highly valued results. Besides the professional work the observatory devotes its activity to popularisation of astronomy, generally Space and Earth sciences, and ecology. An indispensable part of its activity is focusing on working with young people.
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20254 Upice Asteroid is a main-belt asteroid.
Discovered by: P. Pravec
Date of discovery: 21. 3. 1998
Place of discovery: Klet Observatory