Bratislava has long lacked a public observatory or planetarium, limiting student engagement in practical astronomy. To bridge this gap, the efforts of proactive parents at the Deutsche Schule Bratislava (DSB) and amateur astronomers resulted in a new observatory on the school's roof. Opened in 2024, the facility features a 40cm telescope for night observations and a solar telescope, both on an equatorial mount. Equipped with cameras for astrometry and photometry, the observatory serves as a unique educational tool for DSB and schools across the Bratislava region. This presentation will introduce the DSB Observatory infrastructure, showcase the educational activities developed around it, and discuss future prospects for expanding its regional impact.

Biography:

He holds an MSc in Computer Science from Comenius University in Bratislava. Astronomy has been his lifelong passion, and he has been actively involved in astronomy outreach and education since his youth. He gained experience through public observing sessions, science exhibitions, and educational events, including Researchers’ Night and the Night of Museums. He occasionally gives talks on astronomical topics and is a member of the Slovak Planetaria Association. Alongside his professional background as an IT analyst and database specialist, he currently contributes to the operation and educational activities of a newly established DSB observatory in Bratislava.