Astronomical Society Javornik

Javornik Observatory

Longitude: 14d 03' 52" E <!-- +- 0.1">
Latitude: 45d 39.4' N <!-- +- 0.1">
Elevation: 1140m <!-- +- 2.6m>

The observatory is located on mt. Javornik, above Crni Vrh near Idrija. A map shows the exact location. There is no permanent observing schedule, so if you want to visit the observatory and find someone there, please contact us!


akc.gif Observatory was built mainly by voluntary work of our members. The work started in late seventies and, due to irregular financial support, lasted more than ten years.
obs.gif Finally, the observatory was built. It has large working room with kitchen, smaller room for equipment, darkroom, and sleeping room with 12 beds.
kup.gif Two domes were planned. One of them is already finished and equipped with a telescope, while the other waits better times...
umi.gif ... working room.
kupin.gif Our most used telescope, Celestron 8, is in the dome, located in front of the observatory.

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