Warsaw University Astronomical Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Śródmieście, Poland.
Warsaw University Astronomical Observatory is a research facility equipped with telescopes and scientific instruments for observing celestial objects and cosmic phenomena. The institution focuses on stellar evolution, stellar atmospheres, and the study of distant galaxies and their properties.
The observatory developed as a research center of Warsaw University and became an important institution for astronomy in Poland over many decades. It contributed to international cosmological projects and evolved into a center for modern astrophysical studies.
The Faculty of Physics organizes regular astronomy lectures and educational workshops to share knowledge about space exploration with Warsaw residents.
The facility welcomes visitors interested in astronomy and offers programs to learn about space research and cosmic studies. It's best to check in advance what events or tours are available to make the most of a visit.
The facility participates in advanced projects like the Optical Gravitational Lensing Experiment, which uses gravitational lensing effects to study dark matter. This work contributes to global efforts to understand the universe's large-scale structure.
Location: Śródmieście
Part of: University of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw
Website: http://astrouw.edu.pl
GPS coordinates: 52.21690,21.02780
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44
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