Moorwarfen observatory
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Moorwarfen Observatory is an astronomical station in Moorwarfen, in the German state of Lower Saxony.
About Moorwarfen Observatory
The observatory is registered in the Minor Planet Center's database of observing stations. Beyond that registration, detailed public information about its telescopes, operators and history is limited.
Location & getting there
Moorwarfen sits in Lower Saxony, in northern Germany, a region with reasonably dark rural skies away from the coast's larger towns.
Visiting Moorwarfen Observatory
As a registered observing station rather than a public attraction, Moorwarfen doesn't have published visiting hours. Check online for current access details before planning a trip.
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Even a modest, low-profile observing station like Moorwarfen relies on the same principle behind a Star Register certificate: precise sky coordinates. Look up your named star's position in our catalogue, or browse our packages to name one.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
