STScI

Spectacular discovery

We have been observing the weather at the observatory for a few weeks now and were completely surprised to discover that there are long periods of rain. After intensive discussions, we came to a clear conclusion:...

Cooperation with the University of Siegen

Prof Dr Oliver Schwarz and Dr Ina Stricker from the ‘Didactics of Physics’ department and Bastian Thelen from the Oberberg Education Office visited the school observatory to develop an educational concept...

Diversity at our observatory

“Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe, the more often and the more persistently I think about them: The starry sky above me and the moral law within me.” – Immanuel...

Great start to the year 2024

Almost like last year, the past two months were unsuitable for astrophotography due to the rainy and cloudy weather. All the better when the start of the year comes with a few clear nights and little wind. At -5 degrees...