Ole Rømer Observatory

Ole Rømer Observatory is a working observatory and museum in Aarhus, Denmark, named after the 17th-century Danish astronomer who first measured the speed of light.

About Ole Rømer Observatory

Designed by Danish architect Anton Rosen and completed in 1911, the observatory is a fine example of Danish Art Nouveau (Skønvirke) architecture, and the buildings were formally listed for their architectural value in 2006. Alongside the main observatory, the site includes a residential house originally built for the observatory's director, now used as a guest house for visiting researchers.

History

The observatory was built in 1911 and named in honour of Ole Rømer, and has served Aarhus University ever since as both a research and training facility and a public museum.

Telescopes & research

Ole Rømer Observatory is operated by Aarhus University and functions as a research and training laboratory for its Institute of Physics and Astronomy. Two 11-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes are used whenever the sky is clear, alongside a programme of evening presentations and discussions on astronomical topics.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in Aarhus, Denmark, in northern Europe.

Visiting Ole Rømer Observatory

The observatory operates as a museum offering guided tours and lectures, alongside its research role at Aarhus University. Check Aarhus University's science museum listings for current tour times before visiting.

See your named star from here

Any star named through Star Register comes with exact right ascension and declination, coordinates a telescope here could be aimed at on a clear Aarhus night. Name a star now, or explore the star catalogue.