The observatory working group, with around a dozen active members of staff, maintains the observatory, offers public tours, observes and photographs the sky. In addition, current topics in astronomy, astrophysics and space travel are discussed and presented in lectures.

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February 12, 2023

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Didn't know there was an observatory here, ended up here by accident

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October 29, 2018

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Open every Friday when the sky is clear. In winter from 8 p.m
In summer after dark.

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