Planetum
Introduction
Planetum is a brand of the contributory organization Observatory and Planetarium Prague, which includes two observatories (Stefanik observatory, Dablice observatory) and one planetarium in Stromovka.
At observatories you can admire large telescopes. During the day you can look at the Sun using special telescopes, on clear nights you can observe the Moon, details of the planets, places where stars are born in the universe, or distant galaxies. In the planetarium, the universe is projected onto an artificial sky in the shape of a hemisphere. Both observatories and the planetarium have a rich selection of programs – from fairy tales for the little ones to documentaries on astrophysics and cosmology. You will also find unique interactive exhibits dedicated to the exploration of space and cosmonautics. You can sit in the cockpit of the space shuttle, explore the Apollo lunar lander and much more.
The planetarium is a time machine that can travel to the past and the future, a spaceship with which you can fly to the planets, among the stars or leave the Galaxy and look at our home from a distance of tens of billions of light years. All this thanks to modern digital technology that keeps moving forward. As early as 2023, the projection area will be transformed into a giant LED screen with an area of 867 square meters – the Prague Planetarium will have the first so-called LED-dome in Europe and will be the best planetarium in the world.
Planetum also became the first institution of its kind in the world to send its own satellite into orbit. The Planetum-1 satellite was launched on May 25, 2022, on a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Cape Canaveral. It is the first purely educational satellite in the world. In the foyer of the planetarium, you can take a look at its operations center.
Planetarium Prague (closed)
Planetarium Prague is currently closed due to the large reconstruction. It is opened for school groups only after previous communication.
Stefanik Observatory (opened)
Our observatory offers a modern permanent astronomical exhibition reviewing the basics of astronomy. You can visit the domes with telescopes. In suitable weather it is possible to observe the sky. Our English-speaking employees and co-workers will be ready to answer your questions.
During the day we observe the Sun. The telescope in the main dome enables us to observe the solar disk, with sunspots as well as solar flares, through a chromospheric telescope. At nighttime, observation focuses on the Moon and the planets of the Solar System when they are most visible. It is also possible to look beyond the boundaries of the Solar System and observe selected stars, nebulas, star clusters or galaxies.
For groups giving advance notice, we can arrange a showing in English of the movie The Universe Near and Distant, Prague Astronomical or The Adventures of Rosetta & Philae.
Opening hours
| MONTH | Monday | Tuesday-Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Admission
- Basic entrance fee: 90,- CZK
- Students and children aged 3 to 15 years: 70,- CZK
- Family entrance fee: 220,- CZK
For family discount, 1-2 adults and 1-4 children up to 15 years of age can apply.
Students are kindly asked to present a valid student identity card.
Getting here
- By funicular railway from Újezd to Petřín (from 9.00 a.m. to 11.20 p.m.)
- On foot from Újezd (tram no. 6, 9, 12, 20, 22)
- On foot from Strahov stadium (bus no. 143, 176, 191)
- On foot from Pohořelec (tram no. 22)
See map.
Contact
Adress: Štefánikova hvězdárna, Strahovská 205, 118 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic
Phone number: +420 257 320 540
E-mail: informace@observatory.cz
Dablice Observatory (opened)
Opening hours
| MONTH | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | Wednesday, Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 17-20 | 10-12, 13-16, 18-20 | 10-12 13-16 | |
| December | 17-20 | 10-12, 13-16, 17-20 | 10-12 13-16 |
Admission
- Basic entrance fee: 60,- CZK
- Students and children aged 3 to 15 years: 40,- CZK
- Family entrance fee: 140,- CZK
For family discount, 1-2 adults and 1-4 children up to 15 years of age can apply.
Students are kindly asked to present a valid student identity card.
Getting here
- On foot from Sídliště Ďáblice (tram no. 10)
- On foot from U spojů (bus no. 202)
- On foot from Ďáblický hřbitov or Květnová (bus no. 103, 368 from Ládví station (metro line C))
Contact
Adress: Hvězdárna Ďáblice, Pod Hvězdárnou 768, 182 00 Prague 8, Czech Republic
Phone number: +420 283 910 644
E-mail: dablice@planetum.cz
The founder of the observatory and planetarium is the capital city Prague.