Starkenburg Observatory, Public astronomical observatory in Heppenheim, Germany.
The observatory contains multiple telescopes, including a 0.45-meter Newtonian telescope and a 0.356-meter Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope at 256 meters elevation.
The Starkenburg Observatory began operations in 1970 and received the International Astronomical Union Observatory designation code 611 for its scientific contributions.
Every Tuesday evening at 20:00, the observatory presents free lectures on astronomy and space exploration topics in its dedicated presentation hall.
During winter months from September through April, the facility opens its doors for public observation sessions where visitors use telescopes to study celestial objects.
Scientists at this observatory discovered 52 numbered minor planets between 1997 and 2009, leading to naming asteroid 6864 Starkenburg after the facility.
Location: Heppenheim
Official opening: 1970
Elevation above the sea: 256 m
Website: http://starkenburg-sternwarte.de
GPS coordinates: 49.64670,8.65194
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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