Archenhold Observatory

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Archenhold Observatory Description

The Archenhold Observatory will be found in the south of Berlin's Treptow Park on the Alt-Treptow stretch of road. It was founded by the astronomer Friedrich Simon Archenhold and was built in 1896 on the occasion of the Berlin Industrial Exhibition held in the park. In 1909 it was extended and completed to the design of Konrad Reimer and Friedrich Körte. The Observatory's main attraction is its gigantic telescope, 21 m/69ft long and weighing 130 tons. It is the largest in the world (lens diameter 68 cm/27 in). Since 1970 it has also housed a research unit concerned with the history of astronomy together with the Zeiss Planetarium (frequent special lectures).

Near the Observatory is Cosmonauts' Grove, dedicated to Soviet

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Hobbies & Activities category: Astronomical observatory or site; Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain

Address

Archenhold-Sternwarte
Alt-Treptow 1
D-12435 Berlin
Germany

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Hours



Open	Closed	Closed	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00
Closed			18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30	18:30

Cost

Adult	4.00 Euros
Concession or reduced rate	3.00 Euros
Family	10.00 Euros

Tips

There are conducted tours of the Observatory (with an opportunity to look through the great telescope) and of the Planetarium on Thursdays 8pm, Saturdays and Sundays 3pm.

Guides

Guided tour included with admission.

Transit

U-Bahn: Treotower Park Plänterwald (S8, S85, S9, S10).

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