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One year before take-off in Tymce observatoryA group of participants of the RODOS Autumn 2021 meeting went on a visit to the future observatory in Tymce. The attached photos show the degree of progress of the work in the observatory building and the progress of finishing the accompanying structure.
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Former water tower converted into an observatory
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Inside renovation in progress. RODOS team on the ground floor |
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Inside renovation in progress. RODOS team on the ground floor
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Auxiliary building: toilets, lecture room. |
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The buildings of the former station will be reception and hotel facilities |
Can you get there by train??? |
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RODOS team at Basznia Dolna station. The observatory building in the background. |
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Observatory in Tymce opened!
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Observatory itself looks a bit different than year ago.
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In the park suorrounding observatory building outdoor educational installations were created, and among them - sundial, armillary sphere (a kind of astrolabe), optical instruments - kaleidoscope, polarization filters, mirrors and others.
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For young people and all other willing and courageous prepared gyroscope with saddle and balancer.There is also paved parking for approx. 20 cars with lights off during operation of the observatory.
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Next to the observatory, in the building of the former hydrofurnace, there is a complex of toilets for visitors and a room well equipped with audiovisual equipment for conferences and lectures for about 100 people. |
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