Eilenburg Observatory
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Eilenburg Observatory, also known as the Yuri Gagarin Observatory, has been part of local astronomy life in Eilenburg, Germany, since 1964.
About Eilenburg Observatory
The observatory sits on the Mansberg hill and includes a 40-seat planetarium with a 6-metre dome and a computer-controlled mirror telescope. It runs lectures for school classes, public family presentations, and observation evenings each year from October to March.
History
The original observatory was relocated in 1963/64 after conditions at its previous site had deteriorated, and the current facility on Mansberg opened its 40-seat planetarium on 21 October 1965.
Telescopes & research
The planetarium's 6-metre dome is paired with a computer-controlled mirror telescope, used both for public presentations and for scheduled observation evenings during the darker months of the year.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in Eilenburg, in the German state of Saxony, at an elevation of around 113 m.
Visiting Eilenburg Observatory
Observation evenings run from October to March, alongside lectures for schools and public family presentations; check the observatory's website for the current schedule.
See your named star from here
The mirror telescope here can be pointed at the precise coordinates of a star named through Star Register. Name a star or browse the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
