Hvezdáreň Partizánske
Hvezdáreň Partizánske is situated in the northwestern part of the town of Partizánske, in Malé Bieliciach. Since 1988, in addition to observational and professional activities, it has also been dedicated to the popularization of astronomy and astronautics among pupils, students, and the general public. Without a doubt, the most attractive part of its offer is regular observations of the evening sky. Furthermore, the observatory also prepares interesting all-night observations with a lecture, visits combined with relaxation and sitting by a fireplace, or sky tours combined with film screenings for organized groups.
The observatory building consists of a lecture hall with a capacity of 68 people, an observation dome with a diameter of 5.5 m, and office spaces. The most important astronomical instrument of the observatory is a refractor telescope connected to a state-of-the-art television CCD camera. Thanks to this technical equipment, all visitors can observe the starry sky and interesting astronomical phenomena simultaneously in the comfort of the lecture hall. Since 2008, a separate part of the observatory has also been the Fričov domček astronomical observatory. The retractable roof conceals a reflecting telescope designed for stellar astronomy. Here, the observatory organizes expeditions aimed at observing meteor showers.
Since its establishment to the present day, hundreds of thousands of visitors fascinated by the wonders of the infinite universe have visited the observatory. In the field of popularization and educational work, the observatory staff strive to build upon the standard curriculum of natural science, geography, and physics, which they expand with interesting facts and modern knowledge from the fields of astronomy and astronautics. The basis of the observatory's scientific activity is solar observation and photosphere drawings.
If, during your travel wanderings through Horná Nitra, you also find yourself in Partizánske, definitely do not miss the unique experience of observing the evening sky at the observatory. A day spent in this town will be made more pleasant by a visit to Kaštieľ v Šimonovanoch manor house, a stay at the Malé Bielice thermal swimming pool, or relaxation at the Dúha swimming pool. In the surroundings of the town, be sure not to miss a visit to the beautiful Kaštieľ vo Veľkých Uherciach manor house nor the ruins of Hrad Uhrovec. The Hornonitriansky región is literally intertwined with points of interest that are worth seeing. Do not hesitate and start looking for accommodation near Hvezdáreň Partizánske. If you manage to book accommodation in Partizánske and the adjacent villages, the attractions of this region will be right at your fingertips.
