Hvězdárna Dr. Antonína Bečváře Most

Location: Hněvín 1, 434 01 Most · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: observatory and planetarium

The Dr. Antonín Bečvář Observatory at Hněvín Castle in Most has been operating again since April 2024. It offers guided sky observations for a maximum of 10 people at a time, with a single observation session usually lasting 25 to 30 minutes. Admission is 50 Kč for adults, 25 Kč for children, students and seniors, and a family ticket costs 100 Kč. Opening days are announced on an ongoing basis on the website. Planetárium Most has suspended operations due to preparations for the renovation of the Repre cultural centre; astronomy lectures are currently held in the cinema hall of the Most Municipal Library.

Why visit this place?

• The observatory was created by rebuilding the former castle chapel in the eastern tower of Hněvín Castle and opened to the public in 1970.
• Under a dome 4.5 metres across stands a Gustav Heyde refractor that magnifies observed objects up to 300 times.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly half an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 60 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• An outdoor trip that, according to our records, runs all year round.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Selected Sat and Sun 11:00–18:00 (see current programme on the website)
• Typical visit: 30 min
• Admission: adults 50 CZK, children 25 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.3 ★ from 26 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided sky observations for school groups. Capacity is limited to 10 persons; advance booking is required.

Official website: https://hvezdarnamost.cz/

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