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Archenhold Observatory

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Archenhold Observatory

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Location: Berlin, Germany

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September 26, 2020

The Archenhold Observatory is the oldest and largest public observatory in Germany. Since 1896 you have been able to observe the sky here - in the middle of Treptower Park - with the longest movable lens telescope in the world. In addition to the »Great Refractor«, the historic Einstein Hall, the Zeiss small planetarium and a celestial sciences museum are among the house's attractions. With its wide range of offers, the Archenhold Observatory invites you on a journey through the world of astronomy. Discover the dimensions of the universe, the solar system and the historical development of astronomy in the exhibitions and marvel at a huge iron meteorite!

Opening hours:
Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m
Saturday: 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m

Guided tours for school classes and groups: Monday to Thursday by prior arrangement.

More information at: planetarium.berlin/archenhold-sternwarte

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🦆DaN!🦆

April 23, 2021

Has the longest movable telescope in the world. Also called the sky cannon.

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Matto

December 30, 2023

At the Berlin trade exhibition in 1896 there was a very special exhibit in a large wooden building, a 21 meter long giant telescope, which is still the longest refracting telescope in the world. It was built with the help of donations and on the initiative of Friedrich Simon Archenhold. Although the “sky cannon” will not be fully functional until September, it is generating great interest among visitors. When there was no money to dismantle the telescope as per the contract after the end of the exhibition, the Berlin magistrate finally gave permission to leave the telescope in Treptower Park "until further notice."

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Archenhold Observatory

1. The Abtei Bridge – Treptower Park loop from Baumschulenweg

2. Treptower Park – Die Abteibrücke loop from Berlin Ostkreuz (Ostbahn)

3. The Abtei Bridge – Rummelsburger Lake loop from Karlshorst

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