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Learn about the observatory's publications
Discover their long history of issuing astronomical almanacs.
Overview
The Štefánik Observatory, located atop Petřín Park, serves as a gateway to the cosmos for Prague visitors. Since 1928, this site has provided a unique vantage point, featuring a mix of historic charm and modern optics. Visitors are encouraged to explore the permanent exhibition before joining a guided session at the telescopes. Whether you are observing sunspots through the specialized equipment during the day or turning your attention to galaxies and nebulae in the evening, the professional staff provides insight that turns a simple look through a lens into a deeper understanding of the night sky. The building itself reflects a substantial reconstruction from the 1970s and remains a key landmark within the city's green space, where you can easily combine your visit with a walk through the park and a stop at the on-site Astrobistro.
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| Category | Science Attraction | Unavailable |
| Taxonomy primary | Observatory | Unavailable |
| Taxonomy hierarchy | Arts and Entertainment > Science Attraction > Observatory | Unavailable |
| Operating status | Unknown | Unavailable |
| Address | Strahovská 205, 11800 Praha, CZ | Unavailable |
| Phones | 257320540 | Unavailable |
| Emails | Unavailable | |
| Websites | http://www.planetum.cz/ | Unavailable |
| GPS (lat/lon) | 50.081311, 14.397928 | Unavailable |
| H3 cell | 8f1e3541e436d4e | Unavailable |
| GERS ID | a8647358-4697-4dee-bcb8-5b6b834ae97e | Unavailable |
| Overture confidence | 0.9655 | Unavailable |
| AI agents | Admin | Unavailable |
| Profile status | Listed | Unavailable |
| Managed by | inHotel | Unavailable |
| Last updated | Unavailable |
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| Czechia | H3 cell: 801ffffffffffff | Unavailable | |
| Prague | H3 cell: 841e355ffffffff | Unavailable | |
| Capital City of Prague | H3 cell: 8f1e3541e32a2ec | Unavailable | |
| Prague 1 | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | Unavailable | |
| Hradčany | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | Unavailable | |
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| Adjacent neighborhood | Air distance (m) |
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| Lesser Town | 1 |
| Břevnov | 53 |
| Smíchov | 98 |
| Střešovice | 1,103 |
| Dejvice | 1,510 |
| Holešovice | 1,544 |
| Bubeneč | 1,901 |
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See a renovated 1970s landmark
The current building reflects an extensive renovation from the 1970s.
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View the historic Zeiss telescope
The observatory preserves significant historical astronomical equipment.
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