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Great Refractor Observatory (Großer Refraktor), Potsdam

Great Refractor Observatory (Großer Refraktor), Potsdam

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Great Refractor Observatory (Großer Refraktor), Potsdam

Name: Great Refractor Observatory (Großer Refraktor), Potsdam
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Location: Brandenburg, Germany

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2. Einstein Tower – Devil's Lake (Potsdam) loop from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

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3. Kleiner Refraktor Observatory – Albert Einstein Science Park loop from Teltower Vorstadt

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March 1, 2024

The large refractor can also be visited on other selected evenings, weather permitting, with a view through the telescope.
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brandenburg-sehenswert

October 28, 2023

The replica of a wing telegraph is on the Potsdam Telegrafenberg, right next to the photographic refractor. Telecommunications began in Germany with optical-mechanical telegraphy. The Royal Prussian Optical Telegraph Line is also jokingly called “The King’s Cell Phone”.

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Claudia Hinkelhuber

April 1, 2022

In Potsdam, the large double telescope erected in 1899 and the surrounding dome building on the Potsdamer Telegrafenberg are called the Great Refractor (lens telescope).
This first observatory built specifically for astrophysics was in operation until 1968. It is now a listed building and is looked after by a support association.
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gro%C3%9Fer_Refractor_(Potsdam)

Sensationally beautiful! On the day of the open monument you can visit the building and the large telescope - absolutely recommendable!

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Elevation 90 m

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Saturday 17 January

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Great Refractor Observatory (Großer Refraktor), Potsdam

1. Albert Einstein's Summer House – Grüner Weg Ridge Trail loop from Potsdam-Rehbrücke

2. Einstein Tower – Devil's Lake (Potsdam) loop from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

3. Kleiner Refraktor Observatory – Albert Einstein Science Park loop from Teltower Vorstadt

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