Archenhold Observatory
Archenhold Observatory
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Region:
Germany
Value:
Local value
Visit duration:
1 hour
Description:
The longest moving refracting telescope is 21 meters long with a lens diameter of 68 centimetres. This giant telescope was built in 1896 by Dr. Freidrich Simon Archenhold but is now part of the Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin. It was the place where Albert Einstein presented his Theory of Relativity to the public in 1915.
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Why visit:
Excursion
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Best visit time:
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Access:
Car
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Roads:
Gravel
Asphalt
Rates:
Free, guided tour €6
Details:
Museum: W-Su 14:00-16:30. Guided tours: Th 20:00; Sa Su 15:00
Clothing:
For the season
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