Re: Prague Observatory

Ian wrote:
> Hi.
>
> http://www.observatory.cz/intra/intro_en.php
>
> I am planning a trip to Prague within the next few weeks and stumbled
> across the above link. I was wondering if anyone has ever been to
> the observatory and if so is it worth a visit?
>
> I am going for my wifes 40th birthday and time is precious but never
> having been to a "proper" observatory am quite keen to check it out.
> Looks ok and at 70p entrance! Any comments appreciated.
>
> Ian
> Tamworth UK
I went there in the early 1990s and it was worth the trip. At that time it
opened to the public on Wedneday nights. You can take a funicular up the
hill to the observatory.
It reminded me of star parties at my local astronomical society - slightly
disorganised but lots of enthusiasm. I'm sure it's more professional now. I
did get to look at the planets through a large telescope but was eventually
removed (politely) by a couple of students who were doing some serious
observing.
--
Mike Collins
UK
Mike&heather-at-oakwellmount-dot-freeserve-dot-co-dot-uk


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