Volkssternwarte Rothwesten, Public observatory in Rothwesten, Germany
The observatory contains three telescopes, including a 210mm Newton telescope, a 300mm telescope, and a Meade ED APO refractor for solar observations.
Founded in 1963 through the initiative of Mayor Fritz Kranke, the observatory was constructed on Häuschensberg hill, where a former observation tower stood until 1912.
The facility provides free guided tours to visitors, allowing the general public to learn about astronomy and observe celestial bodies through professional equipment.
The observatory opens on Saturdays during clear skies, with viewing sessions starting at 8 PM from October through March and at 9 PM in April and September.
The observatory features a walk-in camera that functions as a spectroscopic laboratory, enabling visitors to understand camera mechanics and conduct light spectrum experiments.
Location: Fuldatal
Elevation above the sea: 300.7 m
GPS coordinates: 51.38921,9.51372
Latest update: March 8, 2025 07:48
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