Volkssternwarte Urania Jena, Public observatory in Jena, Germany
The observatory stands at an elevation of 345 meters and contains multiple telescopes for observing planets, stars, and distant galaxies.
The Volkssternwarte Urania was established in 1909 by astronomy enthusiasts who worked at the Zeiss factory in Jena.
The observatory organizes regular lectures, workshops, and viewing nights where visitors learn about celestial objects through guided observations.
The facility maintains specialized equipment for safe solar observations, allowing visitors to examine sunspots and solar flares during daytime hours.
Through the observatory telescopes, visitors can observe neighboring galaxies located millions of light years away from Earth.
Location: Jena
Elevation above the sea: 345 m
GPS coordinates: 50.92530,11.58280
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:15
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