Observatorium Bosscha
Built in 1923, this observatory & research institute offers by-appointment nighttime star gazing.
In light of the latest developments regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Indonesia, particularly in the Greater Bandung area, we would like to inform you that the public visit program at Observatorium Bosscha – FMIPA ITB remains closed. Thank you very much for your understanding.
- Jl. Peneropongan Bintang No.45, Lembang, Kec. Lembang, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat 40391, Indonesia
- +62 22 2786027
- bosscha.itb.ac.id
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Amazing place to visit on Saturdays! I really recommend you to visit this place even though it will take you an hour from Bandung. However it is totally worth it! Careful though because they only open to public on certain days and only at certain sessions of time. (I attached a picture of the schedule on my review if you want to see their schedule)
View on GoogleHaving a chance to visit Bosscha Observatory is a precious chance. I can gaze the star here at night, but only on April to October. I had an experience gazing the Jupiter once. It is amazing! The ticket is only for IDR 20K, but if you come on Saturday, without gazing to the star, the ticket is only 15k. The ticket includes a short tour in Bosscha Observatory, including a presentation in Koppel Building and watching animation in Multimedia Room. It is better to book at night tour since it will be amazing gazing the star, and even, I had a chance to gaze at Jupiter. Cool and awesome experience!
View on GoogleFull of history, full of knowledge, and full of fresh mountain air. It's amazing to know that Indonesia has this spectacular place to see the outer space. This place has three diferrent times for visitor and fortunately we arrived an hour before the latest time for visitor (we arrived at 12 o'clock and the latest time is about at 1 o'clock in the afternoon). The ticket price is about Rp15.000,00 per person and this place is worth it. This is a must-visit place when you're in Bandung.
View on GoogleThe largest observatorium in Indonesia. Currently under Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) and established since 1923 (in 2023 already 100 years). Get more famous since Petualangan Sherina movie took this place on the scene. This observatorium open for public but you need to register before your visit. Regular visit available only on Saturday. First session at 8-10 am and secon session at 10-12 pm. You can buy the ticket to visit via the website and ticket can be purchased max 2/3 weeks in advance. Public visitor will experience observing sun with telescope. To observe stars you need to join nigh session but unfortunately it’s currently unavailable. The staff told me may be in next year. Any update for special event you may check on its Instagram account.
View on GoogleA nice place to have an astronomic tour in Lembang, Bandung, Indonesia Monday to Friday for school group and for family visitor available on Saturday from 9 am to 2.30 pm. Better come between April until October to see the stars using the zeiss telescope.
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