Črni Vrh Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Municipality of Idrija, Slovenia.
Črni Vrh Observatory is an astronomical facility in the Municipality of Idrija located at about 730 meters elevation and equipped with several telescopes. Visitors can use professional instruments here to observe planets, stars, and other celestial bodies.
The observatory began operations in 1975 at a different location using basic instruments before relocating to its current site. The construction at the new location was a community effort involving local volunteers from the region.
The observatory serves as a gathering place for school groups and amateur astronomers from the area who come together to observe the sky and learn about space. It plays an active role in the scientific life of the local community.
Visitors should bring appropriate clothing for the higher elevation, as conditions are cooler than in the valley below. Guided tours explain how the equipment works and provide advice on the best times for observation.
A student named Jan Vales discovered a periodic comet from this location in 1999 and monitored it over many years. This intensive work led to registration of new astronomical observations and brought international recognition to the small observatory.
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