Laupheim Planetarium

In the town of Laupheim in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, a volunteer astronomy society has been projecting the night sky onto a 10-metre dome since 1975, and today Laupheim Planetarium welcomes tens of thousands of visitors every year.

About Laupheim Planetarium

Laupheim Planetarium is a planetarium and observatory operated by Volkssternwarte Laupheim e.V., a volunteer astronomy association. Its dome seats 62 people and hosts regular public shows about the night sky.

History

The planetarium was established in 1975 and modernised in 2012 with a new Zeiss Skymaster ZKP4 star projector alongside a Velvet Duo full-dome digital projection system. The asteroid 7167 Laupheim, discovered by astronomer Carolyn Shoemaker, was named in the planetarium's honour.

Telescopes & research

Beyond its planetarium shows, the facility functions as a public observatory run by its volunteer members, combining sky-simulation technology with hands-on stargazing for visitors.

Location & getting there

Laupheim Planetarium is located in the town of Laupheim in Baden-Württemberg, southern Germany, and is wheelchair accessible.

Visiting Laupheim Planetarium

The planetarium draws roughly 40,000 visitors a year and can be reached at +49 7392 91059; check the official website for current show times and ticket information before visiting.

See your named star from here

After a show under Laupheim Planetarium's dome, you can take the experience further with a star of your own. Star Register gives you real coordinates for a genuine star, ready to find with a telescope or stargazing app long after you leave the dome. See our star-naming packages or search the star catalogue.