Astronomisches Zentrum Schkeuditz
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Between the German cities of Halle and Leipzig, the Astronomisches Zentrum Schkeuditz has offered planetarium shows and telescope viewing to the local community since the late 1970s.
About the centre
The centre was founded on 13 October 1978 by the City of Schkeuditz. It is run today by the Freundeskreis Planetarium e.V. association and is now part of the Sternwarte Nordsachsen network alongside the Eilenburg Observatory.
Telescopes & research
Facilities include an 8-metre dome planetarium accommodating 60 guests, fitted with a ZEISS ZKP-2 projector for realistic views of the night sky in both hemispheres, plus an observatory equipped with a Coudé refractor for real sky observation, an observation platform, and a classroom.
Location & getting there
The centre is located at Bergbreite 1 in Schkeuditz, Germany, positioned between Halle and Leipzig in Saxony.
Visiting the centre
Public programming runs on the last Sunday of each month, with planetarium shows starting at 4:00 PM. Check the centre's website before travelling to confirm current dates.
See your named star from here
The Coudé refractor at Schkeuditz is built for exactly the kind of precise sky-pointing that a named star's coordinates make possible. Name a star through Star Register and receive its right ascension and declination, recorded in the catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
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