The only permanent exhibition representing astronomical measuring devices and binoculars of the 18th century - and in their original environment - was opened on 16th April 1966.

The old lens and mirror binoculars and sun-dials were placed to the former observation points on floor 6. There can be seen the famous Meridian Line (pointing exactly towards the South-East), by means of which the noontime in Eger can be accurately indicated (Linea Meridionalis).

The Astronomic warming room on the 7th floor is beautifully furnished with pieces of furniture from the 18th century.

The town can be seen on coloured panoramic pictures from the 9th floor (Camera Obscura). Only half a floor and we get to the dome of 54 meters high. The largest device of the tower, the equatorial binocular, can be seen in its original place.

Most of the astronomical equippments are exhibited in the western observation point, the Astronomical Museum, and the rest of them are found in their original place. Visitors can see a well equipped 18th century observatory with the feeling as if the astronomer had just finished observing the sky.

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