Oberwichtrach observatory
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Oberwichtrach observatory sits in the Swiss village of Oberwichtrach, in the canton of Bern, registered as a small astronomical observation site.
About Oberwichtrach observatory
The site is recognised by the Minor Planet Center with observatory code 622, the designation used internationally to credit astrometric observations of asteroids and comets back to their observing station. Beyond this registration, detailed public information about its instruments or operators is limited.
Location & getting there
Oberwichtrach lies in Switzerland's Bernese lowlands, part of the Europe region as classified here, within reach of the city of Bern.
Visiting Oberwichtrach observatory
No confirmed public visiting hours are documented. Check locally or search online for current details before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
A station equipped to track asteroids and comets is a reminder of how precisely the sky can be mapped. The same precision comes with every Star Register naming package, giving you exact coordinates for your star. Browse the star catalogue to pick one.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
