Obserwatorium Astronomiczne im. Mikołaja Kopernika

Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science Jagiellonian University

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In the Evaluation of the quality of research activity for 2022–2025, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education awarded Jagiellonian University A+ rating in the field of astronomy.

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Astronomy Picture of the Day

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Positive assessment by the Polish Accreditation Committee

Hyper-Kamiokande

Night under the Stars

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Meteo

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AllSky camera: OAUJ, Kraków

On the sky

A look at the May sky

16.04.2025

Bright Venus will be visible in the morning sky, preceding sunrise by up to two hours in early May. With the beginning of May, a new comet will enter the early evening sky.

A look at the April sky

27.03.2025

In the sky in April, what's up? Moon phases, planets visibility, stars, and meteors.

Parade of planets - is anything to watch?

15.03.2025

There has been a lot of talks about a parade of planets, as well as even their alignment, which would take place on 28 February. We briefly discuss this topic.

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Sky in March 2025

14.03.2025

29 March - partial solar eclipse