Observatory News (2024)18 June 2024|SternwarteA New Spin on Neutron Star MergersPhoto: diagram and simulation by S. Rosswog et al. (2024)Neutron star mergers are among the most violent and spectacular events in the Universe. Until now, large individual spins of the neutron stars had not...Contribution from the news channel Research Highlight6 May 2024|SternwarteBe an astrophysicist for one dayPhoto: HS HeesenThe observatory hosted 40 girls for the Girls’ Day on April 25th. More than 15 helpers made the day a success in spite of the poor weather...22 January 2024|SternwarteIndependent organisation established for LOFAR radio telescopePhoto: ASTRON and D Engels/UHHThe Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) is the world's largest radio telescope for observing radio short waves and ultra-short waves. LOFAR is now being...Contribution from the news channel Quantum Universe12 January 2024|SternwarteMourning for Dr. Luboš KohoutekPhoto: Hamburger SternwarteLuboš Kohoutek 1935 - 2023 In the first days of the year Hamburger Sternwarte received the sad news about the death of the famous astronomer Luboš...Previous articles