The main 4-meter observatory, where nightly observations are conducted with groups every evening, is equipped with various astronomical instruments depending on their intended use. The following telescopes are mounted on a SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 Pro altazimuth mount: A Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain C11” (280 mm) with a focal length of 2800 mm and a focal ratio of f/10.
A large Skywatcher Equinox-100 Pro 100mm 900mm ED-APO Refractor Telescope. A small auxiliary telescope with a focal length of 500mm. A Skywatcher ED80 ProSeries refractor telescope with an 80mm aperture and 600mm focal length, with a focal ratio of f/7.5, used exclusively for solar observation and photography during the day.
The observatory is equipped with 1¼-inch and 2-inch eyepieces with focal lengths ranging from 7mm to 56mm for various magnifications, as well as 1.5x and 3x Barlow lenses.

The auxiliary observatory, with a dome 2.8 meters in diameter, houses a MEADE LX200 ACF 14″ refractor telescope mounted on an altazimuth mount. It is a powerful telescope that allows observers to view objects in the sky up to 150 million light-years away.

At the Stargarden, you can experience astronomy firsthand in a fun way, see how a working sundial and a static compass work, view models of stars and constellations, and explore many other astronomical exhibits…

Photos taken during solar observation. A glimpse of what you’ll see… during observations.
(Please note that the Sun is a living star and its activity fluctuates; therefore, there is a possibility that activity may not be at its peak at the time of the observation).

Photos taken at our observatory. A glimpse of what you’ll see… during observations.
(Please note that the Moon is not visible every night, and the planets are visible depending on the season).

Now, you can see nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters right on your cell phones!!
With the help of Smart Eye, during your observation you can save the images to your cell phone… as a souvenir.
Don’t miss out on this experience!!

Astronomy Studios offers a total of six rooms featuring modern décor and state-of-the-art amenities. They are located in a quiet area with a spectacular panoramic view of the sea. Combining your stay with stargazing in the starry skies of Rhodes through the telescopes of our observatory adds a unique touch to your vacation experience.