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The biggest astrophysics scientific complex on the Balkans is located close to Rozhen peak in the middle Rhodopes mountain range.
The Rozhen observatory came into existence in 1981 as a complex connected to the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. It makes use of one of the biggest telescopes in the world.
A walk to the observatory can be quite a pleasant experience. Since the observatory is located in a wonderful part of the mountain, close to a meadow at the height of 1760 m, going there is especially pleasant during the summer.
Visitors can benefit from a lecture, while exploring the complex. The price is symbolic. Some souvenirs are offered for sale, as well.
Smolyan, a town located nearby, brags one of the biggest planetariums that is also open for visitors. The two astrological complexes are located in this part of Bulgaria because of the cloudless sky and clean air.
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The Rozhen observatory came into existence in 1981 as a complex connected to the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. It makes use of one of the biggest telescopes in the world.
A walk to the observatory can be quite a pleasant experience. Since the observatory is located in a wonderful part of the mountain, close to a meadow at the height of 1760 m, going there is especially pleasant during the summer.
Visitors can benefit from a lecture, while exploring the complex. The price is symbolic. Some souvenirs are offered for sale, as well.
Smolyan, a town located nearby, brags one of the biggest planetariums that is also open for visitors. The two astrological complexes are located in this part of Bulgaria because of the cloudless sky and clean air.
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