Schaerding observatory
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Schaerding observatory is an astronomical facility in the town of Schärding, in the Upper Austria region, close to the German border.
About Schaerding observatory
The site holds Minor Planet Center observatory code 242, marking it as a recognised station within the international network used to track asteroids and other small bodies. Beyond this designation, detailed public operational information is limited.
Location & getting there
Schärding sits in Upper Austria, a region of rolling countryside near the Inn river and the Austro-German border, giving the observatory a rural central-European setting within easy reach of both Austrian and Bavarian towns.
Visiting Schaerding observatory
For current information on tours or opening times, check the site's listed website at observatorium.at before planning a visit, as no fixed public schedule is documented here.
See your named star from here
A registered observatory code like this one is a reminder that the sky is mapped using the same coordinate system behind every Star Register certificate. From Schärding, on a clear night, that same right ascension and declination can guide you to your named star. See our star-naming packages or browse the observatory catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.