Einstein Tower, Solar observatory in Telegrafenberg, Potsdam, Germany
The Einstein Tower rises 20 meters above the Telegrafenberg hill, featuring curved lines, a zinc-covered dome, and a complex system of mirrors for solar observation.
Construction of the observatory began in 1919 under architect Erich Mendelsohn, using brick and stucco instead of concrete due to post-World War I material shortages.
The structure represents a physical manifestation of Einstein's relativity theory through its design, making it a significant example of expressionist architecture in Germany.
The observatory contains a telescope with a 60-centimeter aperture and 14.50-meter focal length, projecting solar images through mirrors into underground laboratories.
The tower maintains its original telescopes from 1924, continuing solar magnetic field research and training new generations of astronomers at the Leibniz Institute.
Location: Potsdam-Süd
Inception: 1919
Architects: Erich Mendelsohn
Official opening: 1924
Architectural style: expressionist architecture
Part of: Albert Einstein Science Park
Website: https://aip.de/en/institute/locations/einstein-tower
GPS coordinates: 52.37889,13.06361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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