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Public Outreach

Current note

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, public events are stilll restricted. In general, the observatory buildings are closed to the public. Events are being carried out online.

However, public guided tours take place again.

The observatory park is open 7/7, from 7:00 am to 10:00pm. A signboard tour (with English translations accessable through QR codes) informs the visitors about topics and methods of the current astrophysical research, about the historical buildings and instruments as well as  the history of Hamburg Observatory.

Our  virtual tour gives insight into the library and the Great Refractor building.

Schüler beim Ferienkurs

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Projects for Pupils

There are different opportunities for pupils to get insight into research and work at Hamburg Observatory.

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Vortrag von Gudrun Wolfschmidt in der Bibliothek der Hamburger Sternwarte

Photo: Gudrun Wolfschmidt

Public Lectures

Once in a month, at Hamburg Observatory public talks are held in German language. They are organized within the university-wide program of public lectures.

For the time being, the lecturs are carried out online.

Program winter term 20/21
Ansicht des Besucherzentrums der Hamburger Sternwarte

Photo: Markus Tiemann für Tourismusverband Prignitz

Public Guided Tours

Every Sunday at 2:00 pm
 (except December 27, 2020 and January 3rd, 2021)

Every 1st Wednesday in a month at 7:00 pm
with possible observations starting from 8:00 pm, if the  sky is clear.
 (Only during the winter time)

Information on the registration

Ein-Meter-Spiegelteleskop vor geöffneter Kuppel

Photo: Markus Tiemann für Tourismusverband Prigniz

Foerderverein Association

The Foerderverein, promotional association of Hamburg Observatory,  arranges various public events and is actively engaged in projects and measures for the preservation and restoration of the unique cutural monument.

Foerderverein Association