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Ehrensberg Observatory Traunstein

Germany · Europe
605 m elevation✦ 47.8740, 12.6401
Ehrensberg Observatory Traunstein

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About this observatory

The Ehrensberg Observatory in Traunstein, Bavaria, is a public observatory on Rupprechtstraße, run for the local astronomy community in this corner of southern Germany.

About Ehrensberg Observatory Traunstein

The observatory sits at 605 m elevation and is registered with the Minor Planet Center under observatory code 065, indicating it contributes astrometric observations used in tracking asteroids.

Location & getting there

Ehrensberg Observatory is located in Traunstein, Bavaria, Germany, at Rupprechtstraße 6 — a mid-elevation site in the pre-Alpine landscape of southern Bavaria.

Visiting Ehrensberg Observatory Traunstein

For current opening times and event details, check the observatory's own website before visiting.

See your named star from here

A star named through Star Register comes with exact coordinates that a telescope here can be pointed at. Name a star or browse the star catalogue to find one to name.

Opening hours

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
In Traunstein, Bavaria, Germany, at an elevation of 605 m.
Yes - it holds Minor Planet Center observatory code 065, meaning it contributes asteroid-tracking observations.
Check the observatory's official website for current opening times and events.
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