Lübeck observatory

The observatory in Lübeck is a public facility for observing celestial bodies and astronomical phenomena. It has two telescopes: a 20-inch Ritchey-Chrétien instrument and a 140mm refractor for observing planets, stars, and solar activity.

The site was founded after World War II by a Baltic astronomer, creating a new facility for sky observation. The location was later moved from one school building to another.

Amateur astronomers run the site and regularly give talks and courses about stars and planets. Visitors meet people who want to share their passion for the night sky.

Public observations happen every Friday with solar viewings in the warmer months and night sky observations in cooler months. The main telescope requires climbing a steep ladder, while a ground-level telescope serves visitors who have difficulty with stairs.

The dome room holds only ten visitors at a time, making the experience small and personal. This limited size allows direct conversation with the operators while observing.