North BohemianObservatory
A historic observatory reconnecting science, technology, space and people.
History is not a closed chapter. It is coming back to life.
One of the most remarkable university research stations of its time arose on the southern slope of the Ore Mountains. It observed variable stars and measured precise time, solar radiation, weather and the Earth’s magnetic field.
Today we continue that legacy through contemporary projects — from stratospheric missions and seismology to a community determined to bring science back to Liboňov.
Discover the observatoryFour chapters.
One place.
History, experiment, measurement, and observation of nature and the stars — four ways to discover this place.
Historical Chronicle
The complete story of the observatory, from the temporary station of 1924 through its scientific measurements to the present restoration.
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PRIM into Space
The first Czech watch in the stratosphere: 31 kilometres above Earth, extreme cold and a story that supports the observatory’s restoration.
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Research Station
The magnetic measuring station built in 1930 is returning to science as a future node in a modern seismological network.
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Hunting cabin
Time at the lookout dedicated to watching forest wildlife, listening to the woods and exploring a dark, star-filled sky.
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People are bringing this monument back to life.
We connect astronomers, developers, AI specialists, start-up founders, scientists, students and simply curious people. We share experience and give good ideas space, contacts and energy.
As featured in
Media in the Czech Republic and abroad are following the restoration, the Czech watch mission to the stratosphere and the future Research Station.
