See you again next summer, have a nice winter.
Our idea is 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. 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 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 STARGAERS
- Stargayers must be in the venue 30 minutes before the start time.
- Visitors are only entitled to participate in observing at the observatory if they accept and abide by the terms and conditions of the site.
- In case of cloudy bad weather or technical problem the observation is cancelled and the money will be refunded through the bank or Pay Pal where the transaction has been made.
- In case of no-show or if you cancel the observation for your own reasons, the money will not be refunded.
- You are not allowed to enter the observatory after the observation has started and after the scheduled entry time. Those who do not show up on time will forfeit the observation and the money will not be refunded.
- Only persons over the age of 7 are permitted. Children 7-14 years of age are only allowed entry if accompanied by at least one adult. And the minor must have made a reservation and paid an admission ticket.
- Smoking is not permitted inside the Observatory. Animals and visitors with food, beverages, and baby strollers are not allowed.
- Cameras are operated on the Rhodes Observatory premises for security purposes.
- Reservations can be made 1 month in advance and up to 2 hours before the date of the observation.
- Persons under the influence of alcohol or other substances are not allowed inside the premises.
