Humenné, observatories

The Astronomical Observatory at Kolonica Saddle is a remarkable site nestled in the heart of the Vihorlat Mountains. It attracts visitors with the largest movable dome in Slovakia and exceptionally dark skies, considered among the clearest in Central Europe. Its highlight is a 1-meter reflecting telescope – the largest in Slovakia – used for research on stars, asteroids, and other celestial bodies. Besides scientific work, the observatory is a popular destination for tourists, offering guided...

Observatory and planetarium in Prešov is engaged in popularization of astronomy and related scientific branches. The activity concentrates on students and schoolmasters of all kinds school, nursery-age children and various interest groups as well as individuals from the rank of general public. The scientific and educational programs centre on observation of solar photosfere. Interesting, sometimes almost untraditional views on the Universe, stellar sky and our and Earth are presented to the public...