Volkssternwarte Köln, Public observatory in Sülz, Germany.
The Volkssternwarte Köln features the largest publicly accessible telescope in North Rhine-Westphalia, located 54 meters above sea level in Cologne.
The observatory began operations a century ago when astronomy enthusiasts established their first observation point at the school on Großer Griechenmarkt in Cologne.
The facility organizes regular astronomy lectures, observation events, and educational programs for schools and the general public to advance astronomical understanding.
Visitors can attend guided tours and lectures every Friday, with sessions starting at 21:00 from April to September and at 20:00 from October to March.
The observatory houses the Cologne Large Telescope, measuring 60 centimeters in diameter, which allows direct observation of moon craters and Saturn's rings.
Location: Sülz
Elevation above the sea: 54 m
Website: http://volkssternwarte-koeln.de
GPS coordinates: 50.92310,6.93032
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:10
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