Wickede observatory

Wickede Observatory is a small astronomical facility in North Rhine-Westphalia, in western Germany, though detailed public information about the site is limited.

About Wickede Observatory

Wickede Observatory is recorded as an astronomical observatory in North Rhine-Westphalia. Beyond its location, little further detail about its history, instruments or public programme is publicly documented.

Location & getting there

The observatory lies in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's most populous state, in the country's industrial west — a region with a strong tradition of amateur astronomy clubs alongside its cities and towns.

Visiting Wickede Observatory

No confirmed opening hours or public visiting programme are available for Wickede Observatory, so it's worth checking with local North Rhine-Westphalia astronomy societies before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

Wherever the sky is dark enough, the coordinates on a Star Register certificate can be used to find a named star, including from the area around Wickede Observatory. Browse the catalogue or visit our packages to name a star of your own.