Hamburg-Bergedorf Observatory

The Hamburg-Bergedorf Observatory contains multiple buildings across its grounds, with separate structures housing different telescopes and research facilities.

The observatory relocated from central Hamburg to Bergedorf in 1912 due to increasing urban development and light pollution affecting astronomical observations.

The observatory maintains its original 1-meter reflecting telescope from 1911, which ranked as the fourth largest telescope in the world at that time.

The University of Hamburg operates the facility for astronomical research while offering guided tours and educational programs for visitors throughout the year.

The institution houses the original Schmidt camera, an innovative instrument developed by Bernhard Schmidt that transformed the field of astrophotography.

Location: Bergedorf

Inception: 1802

Website: http://www.hs.uni-hamburg.de/

Website: http://hs.uni-hamburg.de

GPS coordinates: 53.47943,10.23964

Latest update: May 24, 2025 01:20