Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium "Nicolaus Copernicus"
Astronomical Observatory and Planetarium "Nicolaus Copernicus", Astronomical observatory and planetarium in Sea Garden, Varna, Bulgaria
The observatory and planetarium complex includes two observation domes with telescopes, a projection hall displaying 5,500 stars, and educational facilities.
The facility opened on May 22, 1968, becoming the first astronomical complex in Bulgaria during a period of rising interest in space exploration.
The entrance features a monument of Nicolaus Copernicus created by professors L. Dalchev and P. Atanasov to honor the astronomer's contributions.
The complex operates daily with admission fees of 6 levs for adults, 3 levs for students and seniors, and 2 levs for children under 6.
The tower contains Phuko's pendulum, the sole installation of its kind in the Balkan Peninsula, demonstrating Earth's rotation through physical motion.
Location: Varna Municipality
Inception: May 22, 1968
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
Website: http://astro-varna.com
GPS coordinates: 43.20254,27.92273
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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