Federal Observatory, Observatory in District 6, Zurich, Switzerland
The Federal Observatory features a tall tower with a Zeiss telescope capable of magnifying celestial objects up to 600 times its original size.
Architect Gottfried Semper designed this astronomical research facility in 1864, following earlier observations conducted from the Grossmünster south tower.
The Federal Observatory holds Class A designation as a Swiss cultural property, marking its contribution to Switzerland's scientific development.
Due to urban light conditions, the observatory restricts public viewing sessions to observations of the moon and bright celestial objects.
The observatory contains a twelve-ton telescope manufactured by Carl Zeiss AG, demonstrating precision German engineering of the nineteenth century.
Location: District 6
Location: Zürich
Location: Zürich
Inception: 1864
Architects: Gottfried Semper
Part of: list of cultural properties in Zürich/district 6
Address: Schmelzbergstrasse 25, 8006 Zürich 8006 8006
GPS coordinates: 47.37807,8.55052
Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:39
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