Laupheim Planetarium
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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.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
Wheelchair accessible
