Astronomisches Zentrum Schkeuditz, Astronomical observatory and planetarium in Schkeuditz, Germany
The Astronomisches Zentrum Schkeuditz is an observatory and planetarium in Saxony that offers sky viewing and shows. It features an 8-meter dome seating 57 people and multiple telescopes for direct observation of stars and planets.
The observatory opened in 1978 and later became part of the North Saxony Observatory network together with the Eilenburg observatory. This partnership enabled extensive sharing of observational data between the two facilities.
The center invites visitors to explore the night sky themselves while experiencing modern projection systems. The combination of shows and hands-on observations makes astronomy accessible to everyone.
Visits require advance booking since the facility works with groups and seating is limited. Plan your visit during the colder months when night air is more stable and observations are clearer.
The facility uses a ZEISS projector that can display both celestial hemispheres and shows Jupiter's moons with impressive accuracy. This system allows visitors to see sky objects that are not visible to the naked eye.
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