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Observation with the 500 mm reflecting telescope

Discover the beauty of the cosmos at Germany’s largest and oldest public observatory!

See the sky above Berlin with new eyes and experience the fascination of astronomy with a visit to the Archenhold Observatory in the heart of Treptower Park.

Get ready to be amazed by what the night sky over Berlin has to offer as you peer deep into the cosmos through the “Cassegrain reflecting telescope.”

Observe planets and the moon in fascinating detail, as well as so-called “deep-sky objects” such as stars, nebulae, and galaxies.

The experts will answer your questions during the observation and share exciting information about the celestial bodies as well as the technology and history of the instruments.

Discover the beauty of the sky above Berlin at Germany’s largest and oldest public observatory. In case of inclement weather, enjoy the artificial starry sky in the planetarium or in the Einstein Hall.

  • Please note that parts of the event take place in unheated rooms or outdoors. Therefore, please be sure to wear warm clothing.

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Dates
June 2026
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