Almost exactly two years after the first “wedding” between our main telescope and the dome building, we could celebrate the second “wedding” between the main telescope and its optics. This...
17. July 2021
Partial Solar Eclipse
On Thursday, June 10, 2021, an annular solar eclipse took place over the north polar region, which could be observed here as a partial solar eclipse. Around noon, the moon covered up to a maximum of 13% of the solar...
29. June 2021
The most expensive “swimming ring” in the world
Our large telescope is a professional instrument. On the one hand, the optics are “active”; adjusting weights at the primary mirror ensure the correct mirror position at any viewing direction and distance...
4. May 2021
Gerhard Wirths 1948 – 2021
Our friend and supporter of the first hour Gerhard Wirths passed away on April 27. He was one of the first to get involved after the presentation of the project plans for the observatory and to become active for its...
28. April 2021
