Hvezdaren

Hvezdáreň v Partizánskom is a public observatory in Malé Bielice, Slovakia, operating under the Trenčín Self-Governing Region. It introduces visitors to astronomy and the natural sciences through public programs, educational activities and opportunities to explore the sky. Visits are available by reservation, with observing sessions subject to weather and capacity.

The observatory offers a varied program for individuals and groups, including scheduled events, exhibitions and a portable digital planetarium. Its activities include astronomy education, meteorology and radio astronomy, alongside projects that encourage curiosity about space, the Sun and the wider natural world. The institution also runs competitions for children and young people, covering topics such as stars, nature and the environment, and supports astronomy clubs and workshops. Seasonal activities include family-oriented events and summer day camps. Visitors can also explore the observatory through a virtual tour, while the website shares news, event information, photographs and a weekly guide to the sky from Partizánske.