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Welcome to Stuttgart Observatory

Stuttgart Observatory

The Stuttgart Observatory on top of the Uhlandshöhe is one of the oldest observatories in Germany. Throughout the year visitors can have a look through the telescopes into the wonderful world of space.

The Stuttgart Observatory is operated by the registered association "Schwäbische Sternwarte e.V.". The association was founded in 1919, public tours at the observatory's telescopes have been made continuously since 1920. The observatory's staff are members of the association and do their work voluntarily.

 

 

Stuttgart observatory
Stuttgart observatory, front view

During the public showings at the 7 " Zeiss refractor telescope several objects are shown (depending on their actual visability): Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, the moon, open star clusters, globular star clusters, interstellar nebulae, planetary nebulae, double stars and galaxies. In special showings it is possible to observe the sun.

Two further instruments (7 " Starfire refractor and 16 " Newton reflector) can be used for the public presentation on the observation terrace. Furthermore the star constellations will be explained there. If possible, the International Space Station ISS and Iridium flares are shown.

The Stuttgart Observatory is operated by the registered association "Schwäbische Sternwarte e.V.". The association was founded in 1919, public tours at the observatory's telescopes have been made continuously since 1920. The observatory's staff are members of the association and do their work voluntarily.

7 " Zeiss refractor telescope in the main dome
7 " Zeiss refractor telescope in the main dome
7 " Starfire refractor telescope on the observation deck
7 " Starfire refractor telescope on the observation deck
16 " Newton reflector telescope on the observation deck
16 " Newton reflector telescope on the observation deck