Karl Schwarzschild Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Tautenburg, Germany.
The Karl Schwarzschild Observatory stands at 341 meters above sea level, featuring the Alfred Jensch Telescope with a mirror diameter of two meters.
The observatory began operations in 1960 as an affiliated institute of the German Academy of Sciences at Berlin and transformed into Thuringian State Observatory in 1992.
Scientists at the observatory conduct research projects in stellar dynamics, galaxy formation, and exoplanetary studies while maintaining regular connections with international astronomers.
Visitors can access the observatory at Sternwarte 5 in Tautenburg, where they participate in educational programs about celestial phenomena and astronomical discoveries.
The facility houses Germany's largest telescope and operates the world's largest Schmidt camera, enabling precise observations of distant celestial objects.
Location: Tautenburg
Inception: 1960
Elevation above the sea: 341 m
Website: http://tls-tautenburg.de/TLS
GPS coordinates: 50.98010,11.71120
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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