HOMEPAGE

The Municipal Observatory of Larissa is under the supervision of Vice Mayoralty of Culture and Science and belongs to the Department of Culture and Science of Division of Sports Culture and Social Policy of the Municipality of Larissa. It is located in the area of Giannouli, 5km northwest of the city of Larissa.

The Municipal Observatory of Larissa participates in international astronomical research projects with a significant contribution related to the Sun, the occultation of the Moon and stellar photoelectric photometry. It is also contributing in the field of geophysics within a relevant program. Finally, the Municipal Observatory of Larissa has educational and training character for the wider region of Thessaly.
The Municipal Observatory of Larissa is visited daily by students of all educational levels. Also, every Thursday evening, the Municipal Observatory of Larissa has open doors hours for everyone. Guests are given a full tour, including the specially constructed projection room, where speeches about astronomical or seismological themes are held, as well as video views by related content. When weather conditions permit it, the guests can observe through a telescope the Moon, planets and stars.

Τime of entry to the public
Εvery Thursday evening 20:00 for summer months and 19:00 for winter months.


MUNICIPALITY OF LARISSA Observatory of Larissa
	The Municipal Observatory of Larissa is under the supervision of Vice Mayoralty of Culture and Science and belongs to the Department of Culture and Science of Division of Sports Culture and Social Policy of the Municipality of Larissa. It is located in the area of Giannouli, 5km northwest of the city of Larissa. The Municipal Observatory of Larissa participates in international astronomical research projects with a significant contribution related to the Sun, the occultation of the Moon and stellar photoelectric photometry. It is also contributing in the field of geophysics within a relevant program. Finally, the Municipal Observatory of Larissa has educational and training character for the wider region of Thessaly. The Municipal Observatory of Larissa is visited daily by students of all educational levels. Also, every Thursday evening, the Municipal Observatory of Larissa has open doors hours for everyone. Guests are given a full tour, including the specially constructed projection room, where speeches about astronomical or seismological themes are held, as well as video views by related content. When weather conditions permit it, the guests can observe through a telescope the Moon, planets and stars. Τime of entry to the public Εvery Thursday evening 20:00 for summer months and 19:00 for winter months.