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Tourists can now take a closer look at the stars in Kamen Bryag, home to a brand new astronomical observatory

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An automatic astronomical observatory with a dome has been opened in the Black Sea village of Kamen Bryag. The telescope has a 360° range and a digital camera for capturing celestial objects. The observatory was built under the project A Joint Open Window to the Universe Mysteries, said Penko Georgiev, director of the History Museum in Kavarna.

Kamen Bryag is located in the immediate vicinity of the Yaylata Reserve, which was the site of an ancient astronomical observatory. This is evidenced by the ancient sanctuary built there according to the alignment of the stars, Georgiev said. "The idea was to preserve continuity and offer a special kind of tourist product. To be able to observe the night sky, you have to stay in the village at least a few nights, be completely cool and calm and, of course, wait for good weather conditions," the director added.



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