Schuelerlabor Astronomie St. 7 observatory

Schuelerlabor Astronomie St. 7 is a student-run observatory station in Wuppertal, Germany, built to bring hands-on astronomy to school pupils and university students alike.

About Schuelerlabor Astronomie St. 7

The facility operates as "Station 7" of the Carl-Fuhlrott-Gymnasium's astronomy lab, working alongside Bergische University Wuppertal to give students direct access to real observing equipment rather than just classroom theory.

Telescopes & research

The main instrument is a 12.5-inch Cassegrain telescope equipped for astronomical spectroscopy, letting students split starlight into its spectrum and study the physical properties of stars firsthand. A planetarium is built into the facility as well, used for wider public and classroom astronomy sessions.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, as part of the Carl-Fuhlrott-Gymnasium campus in Wuppertal. Because it is a school-affiliated facility rather than a public tourist site, checking with the school or the lab's own website before visiting is the best way to plan a trip.

Visiting Schuelerlabor Astronomie St. 7

Access is generally organised around school programmes and university partnerships. Anyone hoping to visit outside of an educational group should check the official Schuelerlabor Astronomie website for current opening arrangements before travelling.

See your named star from here

If you've named a star with Star Register, an observatory like this one can help you actually find it: the spectroscopy-capable telescope here is precise enough to be pointed at the exact right ascension and declination on your certificate. Browse the wider star catalogue to see how coordinates translate into a real point in the sky.