Drebach Observatory

The Drebach Observatory (German: Volkssternwarte Drebach, lit. "Drehbach Popular Observatory") is a planetarium and astronomical observatory (obs. code: 113) located in the municipality of Drebach, in Saxony, Germany. The planetarium uses a ZKP-3 Skymaster Zeiss projector. The observatory is equipped with a 50-centimetre Cassegrain reflector.

Drebach Observatory
Alternative namesVolkssternwarte Drebach
Observatory code 113 Edit this on Wikidata
LocationDrebach, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany
Coordinates50°40′26″N 13°00′46″E
Altitude492 m (1,614 ft)
Established3 July 1969 Edit this on Wikidata
Websitewww.sternwarte-drebach.de
Drebach Observatory is located in Germany
Drebach Observatory
Location of Drebach Observatory
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Description

The Drebach Observatory is a non-profit cultural and educational institution in the center of the municipality of Drebach. It is located in the Ore Mountains in Saxony, Germany. The primary school "David Rebentrost" and the sports field are in the immediate vicinity of the facility.

  • Zeiss-Planetarium and Volkssternwarte Drebach
    Zeiss-Planetarium and Volkssternwarte Drebach
  • Drebach Observatory
    Drebach Observatory
  • Drebach Observatory and surroundings
    Drebach Observatory and surroundings
  • Solar System hiking trail: Pluto
    Solar System hiking trail: Pluto
  • The observatory's 50 cm reflector
    The observatory's 50 cm reflector

See also
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