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If the planetarium forms the heart of the Cozmix visitor centre, the telescopes form the sensitive eyes of the observatory. The 2 large telescopes in the observatory tower allow to have a closer look at a multitude of astronomical objects. Next to explanations about the instruments it is a pleasure to watch the unique views that will stay in your memory for a long time.
What can be expected if weather conditions allow observations of the skies?

Daylight

  • Our sun with dark solar spots
  • Solar prominences and solar flares on the edge of the solar disc

Evenings

  • Spectacular views of the craters and shadows on the lunar surface
  • The 4 moons of giant planet Jupiter
  • The magnificent rings around planet Saturn
  • Chaotic stellar nebulae like the Orion nebula
  • The dim light of distant galaxies
  • ...

Equipment

  • Observatory dome diameter 5meter
  • Lichtenknecker 20 cm f/15 refractor
  • Lichtenknecker 30 cm Schmidt-Cassegrain Multi Purpose reflector
  • 7 cm refractor with Coronado H-alpha filter for solar prominences
  • Filters, eyepieces, lenses to observe under optimal conditions
  • Webcam, CCD camera for astro-imaging
  • 30cm Dobson telescope
  • Different smaller telescopes for all kinds of observations


Planetarium and fulldome

In a planetarium the visitors are, lying in reclining chairs, inside a projection dome on which astronomical shows are projected.

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Cozmix

Cozmix is the visitor centre of the Public Observatory Beisbroek (Bruges). A visit to Cozmix is a real thrill where individual visitors and groups are welcomed. You can admire the sky by day and by night. With our telescopes you can discover the moon, the planets, spectacular nebulae and distant galaxies. On our dome shaped projection screen in the planetarium, not only the stars and constellations are shown, but also the most spectacular video shows accompanied by appropriate music are projected with the full dome video system. Resulting in a unique audio visual sensation. Fly with us over the surface of Mars, and through the rings of Saturn ! Learn more about planets beyond our own solar system and eventual life in the universe.