Astronomischer Verein Mühlviertel

The Astronomical Association Mühlviertel (AVM)

invites all people interested in astronomy to join.

The association offers regular meetings, star tours, telescope evenings, lectures, courses and specialised trips.

The observation station is located in Pürstling near Sandl due to the dark night sky and the altitude.

The club evenings usually take place every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 19:30 in the Gasthof Mader in Lest near Freistadt. If you are interested in becoming a member or just want to find out more, just drop by.

An interview with Chairman Franz Hofstadler and Deputy Chairman Egon Döberl as part of the Kernlandmagazin programme on Freistadt Free Radio provides an insight into the organisation.

https://www.dorftv.at/video/27578

Further information can be found on our homepage: www.sterndlschaun.at

In addition to lively association work for its members, the AVM is also a competent point of contact for astronomical questions and carries out many activities in the public interest. For example, the association offers

• Astro-guided tours at the Freiwald observatory in Pürstling near Sandl
• Observations of special celestial spectacles at the main square in Freistadt
• Star hikes and full moon hikes
• Lectures and sky observations at schools and much more.

The AVM has had a new club telescope since 2022. This powerful telescope is stationed at the Freiwaldsternwarte Sandl observatory, but can also be used on the move for special occasions.