Peterberg Observatory
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Peterberg Observatory, known locally as Sternwarte Peterberg, is a club-run observatory in Nohfelden, in Germany's Saarland region.
About Peterberg Observatory
The observatory grew out of an amateur astronomy club founded in 1977, which by 2016 had grown to 160 members. The observatory building itself opened in 1997, after five years of construction, and now sits at an elevation of 576 metres.
History
From its founding as a club in 1977 to the completion of its dedicated observatory building two decades later, Sternwarte Peterberg has grown into an active hub for amateur astronomers in Saarland.
Location & getting there
Peterberg Observatory is located in Nohfelden, Saarland, Germany, at 576 metres elevation — a rural setting that suits its amateur stargazing activities. You can reach the club through the official Sternwarte Peterberg website or by phone.
Visiting Peterberg Observatory
As a members' club observatory, visiting arrangements are best confirmed directly through the official website or by phone before travelling.
See your named star from here
Club observatories like Peterberg are often well placed to help you find a star you've named through Star Register in the night sky. Look up your star's coordinates in our star catalogue before you visit.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
