Alte Sternwarte, Observatory in Südstadt, Bonn, Germany.
The Alte Sternwarte features a central dome and six auxiliary domes in a cross-shaped layout, with cylindrical structures marking the main building architecture.
Built between 1840 and 1844 based on Karl Friedrich Schinkel's design, the observatory opened in 1845 and received royal status as Königliche Sternwarte in Bonn.
The observatory represents a significant period of scientific advancement in 19th century Germany, contributing to astronomical research through the Bonner Durchmusterung star catalog.
Located at Poppelsdorfer Allee 47, the facility maintains a library, lecture room, and telescope dome, with parking spaces available during public events.
The International Astronomical Union recognized the observatory in 2018 by including it in their Outstanding Astronomical Heritage list.
Location: Bonn
GPS coordinates: 50.72780,7.09758
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:40
Poppelsdorfer Allee
110 m
Volkssternwarte Bonn
48 m
Poppelsdorfer Allee 55
107 m
Poppelsdorfer Allee 63
143 m
Argelanderstraße 1
79 m
Venusbergweg 1
140 m
Königstraße 67
148 m
Poppelsdorfer Allee 51
75 m
Poppelsdorfer Allee 65
172 m
Bismarckstraße 22
207 m
Königstraße 65
132 m
Argelanderstraße 39
149 m
Bismarckstraße 12
208 m
Argelanderstraße 37
142 m
Argelanderstraße 33
110 m
Bismarckstraße 16
207 m
Bismarckstraße 24
208 m
Poppelsdorfer Allee 70
162 m
Poppelsdorfer Allee 74
169 m
Bonner Talweg 16–16a
178 m
Bonner Talweg 17
186 m
Building at Königstraße 43, Bonn
152 m
Poppelsdorfer Allee 68
159 m
Bismarckstraße 10
209 m
Königstraße 68
96 m
Venusbergweg 1a
150 m
Bismarckstraße 20
206 m
Königstraße 66
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