Kulin Observatory, Public observatory at Könyves Kálmán High School in Budapest, Hungary.
Kulin Observatory is a public observation facility with a four-meter metal dome housed within a school building. It contains photographic laboratory equipment, storage areas for scientific materials, and multiple telescopes for viewing celestial objects.
György Kulin founded the observatory between 1950 and 1954, crafting the original 30-centimeter mirror after training in optical glass processing. The facility received a complete renovation in 2001 with new computerized systems and an additional 15-centimeter refracting telescope.
The facility serves as a learning hub for students pursuing astronomy and competition participation. It brings together people who share a passion for observing the night sky.
Public observation sessions run throughout the academic year with adjustable schedules based on weather and technical conditions. Visitors should expect flexible timing and plan for potential changes to viewing sessions.
Founder György Kulin taught himself the fundamentals of optical glass processing to create the observatory's first mirror. His hands-on approach shaped the creation of this scientific facility during the post-war period.
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