Heinz-Reinhardt-Sternwarte St. Ottilien
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Heinz-Reinhardt-Sternwarte St. Ottilien is a volunteer-run observatory on the northern outskirts of St. Ottilien Archabbey, about 40 km west of Munich, Germany.
About Heinz-Reinhardt-Sternwarte St. Ottilien
The observatory is run by the nonprofit association Sternwarte St. Ottilien e.V. on a voluntary basis, offering local residents and visitors a rare chance to look through a telescope close to the abbey grounds.
Telescopes & research
The observatory uses a telescope system equipped with a ZWO ASI 2600 camera for astronomical photography. It regularly hosts public observation evenings and livestreams astronomical events, and maintains an archive of recorded sessions for those who cannot attend in person.
Location & getting there
Heinz-Reinhardt-Sternwarte St. Ottilien sits on the northern edge of the St. Ottilien Archabbey grounds, in the Europe region of Germany, roughly 40 km west of Munich - an easy day trip from the city.
Visiting Heinz-Reinhardt-Sternwarte St. Ottilien
The association hosts public observation evenings and online livestreams, and welcomes members and supporters. Check the observatory's website for the current schedule before visiting.
See your named star from here
With its camera-equipped telescope, Heinz-Reinhardt-Sternwarte St. Ottilien can be aimed at the same sky coordinates recorded on a Star Register certificate. Name a star or browse the star catalogue to see one already named.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
