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Fraunhofer-Teleskop, Research telescope at Wendelstein Observatory, Germany.

The Fraunhofer Telescope features a 2-meter mirror and operates with both optical and near-infrared capabilities at an elevation of 1,838 meters.

The telescope's construction began in 2008 with a budget of 8.5 million euros, leading to its official inauguration on May 21, 2012.

The telescope carries the name of Joseph von Fraunhofer, a German physicist who made substantial contributions to optical science and instrument development.

The telescope records approximately 1,350 clear night hours annually, with access provided by cable car or cog railway from Munich.

The instrument incorporates two automatically switchable Nasmyth focus stations and a wide-field camera system with four 4048 × 4048 pixel CCDs.

Official opening: May 21, 2012

Part of: Universitäts-Sternwarte München

GPS coordinates: 47.70360,12.01210

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:29

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