Mount Suhora Observatory

Mount Suhora Observatory operates with a 0.6-metre Cassegrain telescope and specialized equipment at an elevation of 1,009 meters within Gorce National Park.

The facility opened on November 5, 1987, following careful site selection and construction efforts led by Professor Jerzy M. Kreiner of the Pedagogical University of Cracow.

The observatory contributes to Poland's scientific advancement through its participation in The Whole Earth Telescope network, conducting synchronized observations of variable stars.

Researchers and students access the facility via a chair lift system, which facilitates transportation of equipment and personnel to the mountain peak location.

The observatory maintains optimal viewing conditions due to its distance from urban light sources and positioning above frequent low-lying cloud formations.

Website: http://as.up.krakow.pl/main/index.php3

GPS coordinates: 49.56917,20.06750

Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52