Zweibrücken Observatory

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Zweibrücken Observatory, Public observatory at University of Applied Sciences campus in Zweibrücken, Germany.

The Zweibrücken Observatory contains a 14-inch Celestron reflector telescope and a Coronado SolarMax solar telescope for astronomical observations at 321 meters elevation.

The scientific association established in 1999 initiated the construction of the observatory, leading to the installation of a 4.57-meter diameter dome in 2002.

The observatory organizes regular public lectures and stargazing events, connecting the local community with astronomical sciences and celestial observations.

Visitors can access current schedules and upcoming astronomical events through the observatory's website before planning their visit to the facility.

The observatory's dome underwent a transformation in 2018, requiring 120 hours of painting work to recreate the appearance of R2-D2 from Star Wars.

Location: Zweibrücken

Elevation above the sea: 321 m

Website: http://sternwarte-zw.de

GPS coordinates: 49.26139,7.35944

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:48

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