Sternwarte Reutlingen, Germany, BW - Astronomical Observatories on Waymarking.com

This is an astronomical observatory located in Reutlingen, Germany, Baden-Württemberg. It is located in the Karlstraße 40 on top of the Ferdinand-von-Steinbeis-Schule (a secondary school).

The observatory was built in 1956.
There are 17 volunteers working at the observatory.

Since 2010 there is a new 6" telescope with a focus of 2.25 meters.

There's one very special thing about this observatory: it has its own planetarium as well. This is the only observatory in Baden-Württemberg with an own planetarium. The planetarium is operated by hand.

Observatory Purpose: Private Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes Radio Telescopes?: No Open to the Public?: Yes Is this a Club Observatory?: Yes Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes Active Observatory?: Active Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1 Site URL: [Web Link] Year Dedicated or Opened: 1956 Solar Telescopes?: Not listed Altitude (meters): Not Listed

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