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Archenhold-Sternwarte
Home of the World's Longest Moveable Refractor Telescope
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Located in Treptower Park, the Archenhold Observatory houses the world’s longest moveable refractor telescope, known as the Great Refractor. Since its opening in 1896, this public observatory has drawn visitors eager to explore the skies above Berlin. It stands as Germany's largest of its kind and an important architectural heritage monument.
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Did you know?
In 1946, the observatory was named after its founder, Friedrich Simon Archenhold.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1909
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Opening Date
- May 1, 1896
- Opening Hours
- We-Su 14:00-16:30 "museum" || Th 20:00+; Sa-Su 15:00+ "guided tour"
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Website
- astw.de
- Phone
- +49 30 536 063 7199
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- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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