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60 years ago, on 14 September 1964, a festive event took place in Tõravere - an observatory complex was opened on the former hayfield, opening a new chapter in Estonian space history.
On 27 September, from 18-22, we will open the doors of the observatory to the public.
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Opening times:
From 18 to 21:00 The main building of the Tartu Observatory
From 18 21:30 Stellaarium
From 19 to 21 Tartu-Tõravere Weather Station and Space Bunker
From 19 to 21:30 Large telescope tower
From 19 to 20 if the weather is clear we will be observing Saturn in the observation field
| 18:00—19:30 | Popular science presentations from four scientific departments (in the main hall of the Tartu Observatory) |
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| 19:00—21:00 | Workshops and activities (various locations on the 1st floor of the main building of the Tartu Observatory) |
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| 21:00—22:00 | Observing Saturn (in the observation field near the large telescope tower) |
| NB! Only on clear weather conditions. |
Join the Facebook event.
Take a look at the Researchers Night 2024 programme in University of Tartu.
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Researchers' Night is a public event that is photographed and recorded. The photos and videos may be used by the organisers on their webpage or social media.
