Astronomical observatory / Hvezdaren, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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vraatja
N 48° 43.075 E 019° 09.230
34U E 364208 N 5397742
Astronomical observatory on the Vartovka hill above Banska Bystrica
Waymark Code: WM90RJ
Location: Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia
Date Posted: 06/10/2010
Views: 37
Originally watchtower from 16th century was in 1961 reconstructed to public observatory and dedicated on May 1st, 1961.
Main activity of the public observatory is mainly oriented on popularization of astronomy for schools and for public as well.
For public is opened in April, May, June, September and October at
Fridays: 17:00 - 22:00
Saturdays: 10:00 - 17:00
Entrance fee is about 0.5 Euro.
Equipment:
Coudé refractor 150/2225mm (from 1961)
Comet-finder 110/750mm (from 1969)
Telementor 63/840mm (from 1985)
Refractor telescope 100/1000mm (from 1989)
Reflector 350mm
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: Yes
Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1961
Altitude (meters): 568
Solar Telescopes?: Not listed
Is this a Club Observatory?: Not listed
Active Observatory?: Not listed
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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!)
If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!