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ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre

ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre

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ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre

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Location: Garching bei München, Landkreis München, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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Michael (Wasi)

November 28, 2025

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The ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre in Garching near Munich is Germany's largest planetarium and a modern center for astronomy. It opened in 2018 and is located right next to the headquarters of the European Southern Observatory (ESO).

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Hobbywanderer Chris

March 26, 2021

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The ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Center is a state-of-the-art astronomical center open to the public. Here, right next to the headquarters of ESO in Garching near Munich, you can immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the universe with all your senses. The planetarium offers both school classes and families an unforgettable learning experience. Even the most abstract and difficult topics from astronomy and physics are simply explained and visualized here.

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Jan🚲🚶

July 8, 2018

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Astronomy center for young and old with 360 degree planearium.
In 2018 admission is free.

Opening hours:
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 12:00 - 17:00
Sunday 12:00 - 17:00

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