Herrenberg Observatory
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Herrenberg Observatory is an astronomical observatory in the town of Herrenberg, in the German state of Baden-Württemberg.
About Herrenberg Observatory
The observatory sits at an elevation of roughly 538 metres above sea level and holds the Minor Planet Center observatory code 240, a designation assigned to sites that contribute astronomical observations tracked by the International Astronomical Union's minor planet program. Beyond these coordinates, detailed public information on its founding and instruments is limited.
Location & getting there
Herrenberg lies in Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany, not far from Stuttgart, in a region of rolling hills and small towns along the edge of the Black Forest area.
Visiting Herrenberg Observatory
Detailed public visiting information isn't confirmed for this site, so anyone planning a trip should check locally or contact regional astronomy groups before travelling.
See your named star from here
An observatory with its own official tracking code is a reminder of how much quiet, careful work goes into watching the sky. If you've named a star, look up its coordinates in our star catalogue and see what you can find above southwestern Germany.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.