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Baden-Württemberg

Karlsruhe District

Kreis Bergstraße
Heppenheim

Starkenburg Observatory and Planet Trail

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Baden-Württemberg

Karlsruhe District

Kreis Bergstraße
Heppenheim

Starkenburg Observatory and Planet Trail

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Starkenburg Observatory and Planet Trail

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    1. Heppenheim Old Town – Starkenburg Castle loop from Zell

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 11, 2022

    Following the initiative of Alfred Sturm and Martin Geffert to found the Starkenburg Observatory, construction of the building at the foot of the Starkenburg began in 1970. In 1973, the association “Astronomical Working Group in the Heppenheim Cultural Circle” was founded. V." was founded, which in 1991 became part of the association "Starkenburg-Sternwarte e. V.” was transferred.
    Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starkenburg-Sternwarte

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      December 23, 2022

      The Starkenburg Observatory e. V. Heppenheim is a club observatory in Heppenheim on the mountain road in southern Hesse. In it, amateur astronomical observations are carried out and public scientific educational events are offered.

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        March 2, 2018

        Is located almost on the way up to Starkenburg.
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          Location: Heppenheim, Kreis Bergstraße, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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