Every year in August, the Earth crosses the orbit of the comet Swift-Tuttle - an event that becomes visible in the sky in the form of countless shooting stars: the Perseids.
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Himmelsbeobachtung durch ein Teleskop
Experience this astronomical highlight at the Archenhold Observatory - the largest and oldest public observatory in Germany. Make yourself comfortable on the meadow and watch the spectacle of the meteors in the middle of Treptower Park.
Under the professional guidance of the experts, you can observe other celestial objects with the powerful telescopes and learn more about the origin, orbit and luminosity of celestial bodies as well as observation techniques. In the small planetarium you can visit short programs at a reduced price.
The park of the Archenhold Observatory invites you to linger or have a picnic, please bring blankets and provisions.
Program
"Cosmic dust - on the trail of the Perseids"Short program in the small planetarium18:00 - 24:00 (5 € | 20 min each)
Observations with mobile telescopesOn the open-air site behind the observatory10:00 pm - 2:00 am
Observations with the Cassegrain telescopeOn the open-air site behind the observatory10:00 pm - 2:00 am
Additional information
Booking: Free admission, short programs in the small planetarium € 5
Dates
August 2025
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