Visit the Hamburg Observatory in Bergedorf: various historic telescopes under their dome, and the library with centuries of astronomy on its shelves.

In 1912, Hamburg Observatory moved from the city centre to the Gojenberg in Bergedorf, away from the lights and bustle of the city. Its domes and buildings, spread across a park, are one of the best-preserved observatory ensembles of their time. It was here that Bernhard Schmidt built the first Schmidt camera in 1930, a telescope design that is still used around the world.

The tour takes you under the domes to historic telescopes and into the observatory’s library, whose books and records tell how astronomy was done here – from the first observations on the Gojenberg to research today.

Accessibility

There are many stairs and no lifts, apart from a small lift into the main building. Seating is available in the library and in the domes itself if needed.

Details

• Tour: Day 2 (28 December) 16:15 Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 16:15|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 16:15
• Duration: 4 hours (excluding return travel)
  • Tour: 2 hours
  • Travel: 1.5 hours
• Language: English
• Cost: free
• Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
• Location: Entrance of Building 2 on this map, Hamburg Observatory, Gojenbergsweg 112, 21029 Hamburg
• Organizer: Jörg Knoche