Inastars observatory

Inastars Observatory is a private astronomical station in the Brandenburg region of Germany, dedicated to tracking minor planets from its base in Potsdam.

About Inastars Observatory

Run by Dr. B. Thinius under International Astronomical Union observer code B15, this Privatsternwarte specialises in the astrometry of minor planets and asteroids. Its observations contributed to confirming the minor planet (264131) Bornim, adding a measured data point to the Minor Planet Center's records.

Telescopes & research

The observatory's ongoing work is astrometric measurement — pinning down the precise sky positions of asteroids over time so their orbits can be calculated and catalogued.

Location & getting there

Inastars Observatory sits in Potsdam, within the Brandenburg region of Germany, a part of the country with a long-standing astronomical tradition.

Visiting Inastars Observatory

This is a private research observatory rather than a public visitor site, so there is no general admission. Those curious about current access should check the observatory's own channels before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

Anyone who has named a star can locate its coordinates from an observing site like this one with a suitable telescope. Look up your star's right ascension and declination in the star catalogue any time.