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Młodzieżowe Obserwatorium Astronomiczne w Niepołomicach, Poland: what it is and when to go

Młodzieżowe Obserwatorium Astronomiczne w Niepołomicach is an observatory in Poland (Kraków). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is December. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Observatory · Stargazing
Where
Poland · Mikołaja Kopernika 2, 32-005, Niepołomice
Best time
December.
Nearest airport
KRK Balice, 32 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
50.0331, 20.22102

What it is and where

Młodzieżowe Obserwatorium Astronomiczne w Niepołomicach is an observatory in Poland (Kraków).

It is in Kraków, where this site lists 220 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 50.0331, 20.22102; the nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 32 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

It is one of the Stargazing places in Poland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit Młodzieżowe Obserwatorium Astronomiczne w Niepołomicach is December.

  1. JanPossible8:19
  2. FebPossible9:49
  3. MarPossible11:33
  4. AprBetter not13:31
  5. MayBetter not15:12
  6. JunBetter not16:07
  7. JulBetter not15:44
  8. AugBetter not14:16
  9. SepBetter not12:21
  10. OctBetter not10:27
  11. NovPossible8:44
  12. DecBest time7:52

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to Poland

To enter Poland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Poland checklist. Currency: Złoty (PLN); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 997 police · 999 ambulance.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Poland guide.

More in Poland: Stargazing

Every Poland place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Młodzieżowe Obserwatorium Astronomiczne w Niepołomicach?

It is an observatory in Poland.

When is the best time to visit Młodzieżowe Obserwatorium Astronomiczne w Niepołomicach?

December. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52.

How do you get to Młodzieżowe Obserwatorium Astronomiczne w Niepołomicach?

The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 32 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Poland is explained in its country guide.

How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Poland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

What else is around here?

Nearby you have Niepołomice Castle, Grunwaldzki Mound, Sitowiec - Szarów. The rest is in the Poland guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.