Gevelsberg observatory
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Gevelsberg Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Gevelsberg, in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany, appearing to be a small-scale or amateur facility rather than a major research institution.
About Gevelsberg Observatory
Detailed public information about Gevelsberg Observatory is limited. It is recorded as an astronomical observatory in the town of Gevelsberg, in western Germany.
Location & getting there
Gevelsberg sits in North Rhine-Westphalia, in western Germany, within the wider Ruhr metropolitan region. Anyone hoping to visit should check locally for current access, as small amateur facilities often have limited or informal public hours.
See your named star from here
Wherever a telescope can be set up under a clear sky, it can be pointed toward the coordinates of a named star. Name a star of your own, or browse the star catalogue to see stars already registered.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
