Zweibrücken Observatory, Public observatory on the university campus in Zweibrücken, Germany

The Zweibrücken Observatory sits on the campus of the University of Applied Sciences and houses several telescopes for viewing the night sky. A large reflector telescope and a specialized solar instrument allow both nighttime and daytime observations.

A scientific society launched the project in 1999 and installed a specialized dome structure in 2002. This facility has since served as a base for continuous astronomical observation and education.

The observatory hosts regular talks and evening viewing events that bring together residents interested in exploring the night sky. These gatherings create opportunities for people to share their curiosity about celestial objects and phenomena.

Check the website beforehand to find out when viewing nights and guided sessions take place. The location on campus is easy to reach by car or public transport with parking available nearby.

The dome was painted as the Star Wars droid R2-D2 in September 2018 by a team led by Hubert Zitt, taking 120 man-hours. It was the second observatory dome painted this way, after Goodsell Observatory in 2010, and drew wide attention after actor Mark Hamill tweeted about it.