Regiomontanus-Sternwarte
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On the Rechenberg in Nuremberg's St. Jobst district, the Regiomontanus-Sternwarte is a public teaching observatory kept running by local volunteers.
About Regiomontanus-Sternwarte
The observatory sits at an elevation of around 338 meters and is dedicated to astronomy education, run by volunteers from the Astronomical Association of Nuremberg (Astronomische Arbeitsgemeinschaft, NAA). Its program includes lessons, meetings, guided tours with observations, and special events for visitors of all levels.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in the St. Jobst district of Nuremberg, Germany, on the Rechenberg hill at roughly 338 meters elevation.
Visiting Regiomontanus-Sternwarte
Regiomontanus-Sternwarte is open to the public on Friday and Saturday evenings, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. For current details or to arrange a group visit, contact the observatory directly by phone at +49 911 9593538 or via its website.
See your named star from here
A volunteer-run observatory built for teaching astronomy is exactly the kind of place where a named star starts to feel real. Name a star and bring its coordinates from the catalogue along on a Friday or Saturday visit.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
