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Prishtina Observatory

Prishtina Observatory is a restored public astronomy and youth-science facility in the Palace of Youth and Sports complex in Prishtina. First opened in 1977, it returned to public use in July 2022 after almost 43 years through the Astronomy Club of Kosova with support from the Prishtina Municipality and UNMIK. The club’s current site says visits are booked directly; it hosts stargazing meetings, school visits, astronomy discussions, telescope observing, and multi-ethnic science outreach. Contact astroclubkosova@gmail.com or +383 44 70 22 70 before travelling; the club lists its office at the Youth & Sports Center, Office 119/42-b, and the observatory in the Palace complex. Check the club’s current event updates and access instructions before visiting.

Prishtina Observatory
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Name
Prishtina Observatory
Region
EU
Type
observatory

Details

Description
Prishtina Observatory is a restored public astronomy and youth-science facility in the Palace of Youth and Sports complex in Prishtina. First opened in 1977, it returned to public use in July 2022 after almost 43 years through the Astronomy Club of Kosova with support from the Prishtina Municipality and UNMIK. The club’s current site says visits are booked directly; it hosts stargazing meetings, school visits, astronomy discussions, telescope observing, and multi-ethnic science outreach. Contact astroclubkosova@gmail.com or +383 44 70 22 70 before travelling; the club lists its office at the Youth & Sports Center, Office 119/42-b, and the observatory in the Palace complex. Check the club’s current event updates and access instructions before visiting.
Established Year
1,977
Latitude
42.6616035
Location
Longitude
21.1587026
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
public

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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 22:17:52 UTC
Updated Time
August 22, 2026 at 10:41:21 UTC