100 years of the observatory: Greifswald celebrates the Venus orbit with a unique telescope

100 years of the observatory: Greifswald celebrates the Venus orbit with a unique telescope

Greifswald: The community

The observatory in Greifswald celebrates its 100th anniversary and delights both locals and visitors with fascinating insights into the universe. A special highlight of the observatory is the worldwide unique double telescope of Carl-Zeiss Jena, which offers visitors the opportunity to see both mirror and lenselescopes in action.

observation of Planet Venus thanks to unique technology

The observatory telescope enabled the association to observe Venus's orbit in 2004 and 2012, a performance that already achieved the founders of the Greifswald astronomy in the 18th century. Tobias Röwf, former CEO of the observatory association, emphasizes the importance of this success and praises the uniqueness of the Greifswald location for astronomical observations.

visitors are cordially invited

The observatory association regularly offers guided tours for visitors where you have the opportunity to get to know the fascinating world of stars and planets better. Immerse yourself in the world of astronomy and discover the beauty of the universe through the lens of the historic double telescope in Greifswald.

- Nag