Astronomische Vereinigung Kärntens

Founded in 1965, Astronomische Vereinigung Kärntens is a non-profit association based in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria working on science & research, education.

The Astronomische Vereinigung Kärntens (AVK) is a non-profit association based in Klagenfurt, Carinthia, Austria, founded in 1965. It operates the Sternwarte Klagenfurt on the Kreuzbergl, the Sternwarte Gerlitzen and a high-altitude observatory, and runs a planetarium. The association offers public guided tours, lectures, courses, workshops, stargazing nights and school tours, and also rents its observatory for private events. Its stated aim is to give the public and its members access to astronomy. The association is run by volunteer officers and participates in international telescope meetings and eclipse expeditions.