Burgsolms Observatory

Burgsolms Observatory — Sternwarte Burgsolms — is a public astronomical observatory in Solms, in the Lahn-Dill-Kreis district of Hesse, Germany.

About Burgsolms Observatory

The observatory is operated by Volkssternwarte Mittelhessen e.V., the Central Hesse Amateur Observatory association, and is dedicated to adult education in astronomy. It is the largest observatory in the state of Hesse, built around a 3.2-metre classic dome, and offers observation evenings, group tours and youth programmes.

History

Burgsolms Observatory opened in June 1965, built by the Astronomical Working Group Wetzlar. In 1982, an observation tower was added north of the main building to house a donated, restored Newton telescope capable of solar observation.

Telescopes & research

Alongside the restored Newton telescope used for solar observing, the observatory operates multiple telescopes housed within its landmark 3.2-metre dome, supporting its public and educational observing programme.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in Solms, in the Lahn-Dill-Kreis district of Hesse, Germany.

Visiting Burgsolms Observatory

Burgsolms Observatory is open to the public, with observation evenings on Monday nights from 20:00. Group tours and youth programmes can be arranged by contacting the observatory at +49 6442 1039 or through its website.

See your named star from here

With multiple telescopes and decades of public observing experience, Burgsolms is well equipped to point toward the precise coordinates of a star named through Star Register. Name a star or browse the catalogue to find yours.