Stephanion Observatory
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From stargazing nights and solar observing to public lectures, educational activities and special events, discover upcoming opportunities to experience astronomy and science at Stephanion Observatory.
NEXT EVENT:
Researchers’ Night 2026
25 September 2026 · 17:00–24:00
Stephanion Observatory
NEXT LIVE EVENT:
PICO EUROPEAN RESEARCHER’S NIGHT LIVE EVENT
24 September 2026 · 20:00–21:30
Live from Stephanion Observatory
UPCOMING EVENT | 24-09-2026
PICO LIVE EVENTS 2026 – Live Online Stargazing
Stephanion Observatory joins the online activities of PICO – Physics for Everyone as part of Researchers’ Night 2026, inviting audiences to experience the night sky through a live connection with the Observatory.
During the online session, participants will have the opportunity to discover Stephanion Observatory, its facilities and telescopes and, weather permitting, follow live astronomical observations and views of celestial objects from the mountains of Corinthia.
The Stephanion session forms part of a series of live online visits to European research infrastructures, bringing scientific research and astronomical observation closer to audiences wherever they may be.
The event will be held in English.
Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Time: 20:00–21:30
Location: Online – Live from Stephanion Observatory
Language: English
UPCOMING EVENT | 25-09-2026
Researcher’s Night 2026
Join us at Stephanion Observatory for Researcher’s Night 2026 — an evening dedicated to science, discovery and the night sky.
Explore the Solar System along the Planet Trail, observe the Sun through our solar telescope, discover the magic of physics and chemistry through hands-on experiments, visit our astrophotography exhibition and spend the evening observing the night sky through the Observatory’s telescopes.
The programme includes a special lecture by Professor of Astronomy Stavros Avgoloupis, whose scientific connection with Stephanion Observatory spans several decades.
Free admission
Past Events
From stargazing nights and public lectures to educational activities, explore some of our recent events at Stephanion Observatory
Stargazing Night & book presentation
With astrophysicist and author Dr Eleni Vardoulaki, featuring the presentation of the children’s book “Pluto: The Little Planet with the Big Heart”. A guided tour of the night sky and stargazing through the Observatory’s telescopes.
Stargazing Night & public lecture
An evening under the stars featuring a public lecture by Prof. Konstantinos Gourgouliatos, University of Patras, on exoplanet research at Stephanion Observatory, followed by stargazing through the Observatory’s telescopes.
Solar & Stargazing Night
An afternoon and evening of solar observation and stargazing through the Observatory’s telescopes, together with a guided tour of our astrophotography exhibition.