Dr. A.F. Philips Observatorium, Public observatory in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
The observatory contains a 3.5-meter long telescope that enables visitors to observe distant galaxies and gas nebulae millions of light years away.
Anton Philips funded the construction of this observatory in 1937, which opened its doors to the public on January 8, 1938.
The building serves as an educational center where visitors learn about celestial objects, spectroscopy, and astronomical phenomena through exhibitions and observations.
The facility welcomes visitors on the first and third Tuesday of each month, with additional solar observation sessions occurring on Sunday afternoons.
The structure features four round spaces arranged vertically, connected by a spiral staircase that wraps around the central cylinder.
Location: Eindhoven
Inception: 1937
Architects: Louis Christiaan Kalff
Official opening: 1938
Address: Alberdingk Thijmlaan 3
GPS coordinates: 51.42616,5.48012
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:53
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