Archenhold-Sternwarte - Berlin, Germany
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N 52° 29.150 E 013° 28.570
33U E 396527 N 5816167
The Archenhold Observatory, named in honor of Friedrich Simon Archenhold, is an observatory in Berlin-Treptow.
Waymark Code: WMJE7Y
Location: Berlin, Germany
Date Posted: 11/07/2013
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The observatory was opened to the public on 1 May 1896 as the Treptow Observatory to coincide with the Great Industrial Exposition of Berlin. Based on Archenhold's design it contained what was then the world's longest telescope, with a focal length of 21 meters. The Observatory was named after Archenhold at its 50th anniversary in 1946. The telescope was deactivated from 1958-1983 for repairs, and remains functional to this day.
The Archenhold Observatory is also noted as the location of Albert Einstein's first public lecture on the Theory of Relativity in Berlin.
(source: wikipedia)
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: Yes
Solar Telescopes?: Yes
Open to the Public?: Yes
Is this a Club Observatory?: No
Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 6 to 10
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1896
Altitude (meters): 41
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