Our idea is astrotourism.
ANNOUNCEMENT. Today, October 30, the observatory is open. On Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1, the observatory will be closed due to bad weather conditions. We will see you again on Monday, November 3.
We advise stargazers to arrive at the observatory 30 minutes before the start of the stargazing session.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If the weather is cloudy and astronomical observations with telescopes are not possible, an astronomy seminar with a PowerPoint presentation by the astronomer will take place at the observatory in English, German and Greek. Only in the event of heavy rain and very strong winds will we cancel your booking and refund the money to the account from which you paid.
Opening Hours 19:30 – 23:00 Sunday closed.
Dear stargazers.
Please respect the access and age limit of children to the observatory. For technical reasons, the age limit for children is 7 years and older. Under no circumstances are infants and strollers allowed in the observatory. The ticket price is the same for children and adults.
If the weather is cloudy, please check your incoming emails and spam emails to see if you have received a message from us before you come to us.If it is cloudy and astronomical observations with telescopes are not possible, an astronomy seminar with a PowerPoint presentation by the astronomer will take place at the observatory in English, German and Greek. Please note that in spring or autumn the weather may not be good every day and there is a possibility of a date change. You will be informed of this in good time by email. We will be happy to see you.
Pioneers in Greece from 2013 in astrotourism, the visitor has the opportunity to experience observational astronomy at the Rhodes Observatory, which has the appropriate equipment for observing the Moon, Sun, Planets, Galaxies and other astronomical objects. Book your tickets.
Together with the operator and astronomer of the observatory, the visitor can enjoy a live astronomical tour of the night sky of Rhodes, and observe live through the telescopes the various astronomical objects of the sky and whatever is topical of the night in the celestial canopy. The craters of the moon offer spectacular images. Please note that the Moon is not visible in the sky on all days of the month.
Also solar observation with special protective solar filters offer visitors spectacular images of the sun’s surface and the various photospheric and chromospheric activities. The huge prominences, torches, sunspot flares and granularity are easily seen at the time of observation. Only in solar observing the astronomer takes pictures with a special high resolution ccd camera and sends them to your email. Keep in mind that the sun is a living star and the activity fluctuates and there is a possibility that the activity may not be at its peak at the time of the observation.
NEVER LOOK AT THE SUN WITH BARE EYES. RISK OF BLINDING!
Access to the observatory is only allowed to children who are older than 7 years.
We are the first to offer an astro-garden with a special observation place for the summer – solstice with bearing mark, a static geographic compass with distance informations, a representation of the largest known stars and much more..
In the lovingly designed “star garden” with its astronomical / geographical demonstration objects such as the “living sundial”, celestial science can be experienced “live” and is made understandable for everyone through play.
The opening days of the observatory may vary on some days. To reserve seats at the observatory, book from our official website.
To access the observatory, there are 12 steps to climb, and it is not wheelchair accessible.
THE OBSERVATIONS IN THE OBSERVATORIES ARE LIMITED TO 45 MINUTES.
Astronomy Studios
Astronomy Studios has a total of six rooms with modern decor and modern equipment. They are located in a quiet area with a privileged panoramic view to the sea, which predisposes the guest to spend his holidays in a quiet natural landscape. The combination of a holiday with observing the starry sky of Rhodes through the telescopes of our observatory gives the holiday a special touch and offers the visitor a special experience.
BOOKING CONDITIONS FOR OUR STARGAZERS.
- YOUR MONEY IS NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER BOOKING EXCEPT FOR THE CONDITIONS YOU WILL READ BELOW.
- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. If the weather is cloudy and astronomical observations with telescopes are not possible, an astronomy seminar with a PowerPoint presentation by the astronomer will take place at the observatory in English, German and Greek. Only in the event of heavy rain and very strong winds will we cancel your booking and refund the money to the account from which you paid.
- Once we have printed the official tax receipt at the cash desk, the customer is not entitled to a refund or cancellation of the ticket.
- The reservation can be made 1 month before and up to 1 day before the observation date.
- In case you want to cancel the observation for your own reasons, we don’t refund the money back as long as you have accepted all the terms of your reservation.
- It is not permitted to enter the observatory room with an owner of a different date and time.
- Reservation changes / cancellations after booking will only be accepted for reasons of force majeure. If the weather is cloudy or if there are technical problems, the observation will be canceled and the money is returned through the bank or Pay Pal where the transaction was made. If the reservation is lost, the observatory is not responsible and is not obliged to replace it.
- The visitor has the right to take part in the observation in the observatory only if he accepts and observes the operating conditions of the room.
- Each reservation is only valid for one observation in the observatory.
- It is not permitted to enter the observatory after the start of the observation after the planned entry time. Those who do not show up on time will miss the observation and the money will not be refunded.
- Entry for minors is only permitted when accompanied by at least one adult, who must also have made a reservation and paid for an entrance ticket.
- Only children over 7 years of age are allowed.
- Access to the observatory is prohibited to people under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
- Animals are not allowed in the observatory. No entry with drinks and food. Children’s pushchairs are not allowed.
- Smoking is prohibited in the observatory.
- For security reasons, cameras are operated on the Rhodes Observatory premises.
- Anyone who disrupts the smooth operation of astronomical observation and touring during the tour, causes disturbance and prevents the observatory speaker and other attendees from continuing the tour, and will be asked to leave the observatory. In this case, no refund will be given.
