Astronomical Observatory

Discover the wonders of the Universe at our Astronomical Observatory. Let our expert astronomers take you on a journey through the cosmos, unveiling the serene glow of distant stars and the dynamic brilliance of solar flares.

How to Experience the Observatory:

SKY EVENTS
Join the Planetarium’s scheduled stargazing sessions. Look for events highlighted in green and reserve your spot today!

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PRIVATE SESSIONS
Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey through the Cosmos! Each observation is a unique experience, and our dedicated team will craft an unforgettable stargazing night just for you. To plan your personalized session, please review the details below.

  • Choose Your Date. Select your preferred date and let us know. Our astrophysicists will provide insights on visibility and other key details. To ensure an incredible experience, we recommend sharing more than one possible date!
  • A minimum of 8 participants is required for private sessions.
  • Ticket Price: 65€, Children under 12y: 30€ (with complimentary drinks)

Interested in a Private Session? Click below and provide all the necessary details, such as your preferred dates and the number of participants. Our team will get in touch with you shortly!

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Our Astrograph Telescope

Our main instrument is a Planewave CDK350 (14″) telescope with precision optics and direct drive technology. It can locate any celestial object in the sky and coupled with its high definition camera it can stream images live inside the Dome theatre, on our Amphitheatre screen or even online via internet! With it we can observe the surface of the Moon, the planets of our Solar system and even distant galaxies and nebulae millions of light years away!

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Our Helioscope

Our specialized, certified solar telescope is the largest of its kind on the island & the region. It is a 130mm Hydrogen-alpha instrument on a robotic mount able to locate and track the Sun automatically. Through it we can observe the Sun’s chromosphere with its eruptions, prominences and other amazing phenomena with 100% safety.

*Observing thought the Helioscope is weather permitted. For usual observation times contact our reception desk on: +357 22 278 700