Brno Observatory and Planetarium Live Cam

History

The vision for the Brno Observatory and Planetarium emerged in the post‑war years, when Czechoslovakia’s burgeoning interest in space science and public outreach led the Moravian Astronomical Society to seek a dedicated site for astronomical observation. Located on Kraví hora (Cow Hill) at an elevation of 384m, the observatory was conceived as a beacon of modern astronomy, combining research, education, and popular science under one roof. Ground was broken in 1953, and by 1956 the facility—often referred to as the Brno Observatory—welcomed its first visitors, marking a milestone in Czechia travel experiences and science tourism.