Observatory and planetarium open again

The team at the Radebeul Observatory is looking forward to reopening after such a long period of closure.

The four summer events are a special highlight: "Dream Factory - Music, Wine and Summer Cinema" on the observatory terrace.

The first of these events will take place on 26.06.2021, 21.00 hrs.


Due to the current regulations, the following hygiene rules must be observed when visiting the observ atory

- Hand sanitising when entering the observatory
- Please keep a distance of at least 1.5 metres on the premises and in the entrance area
- Please wear a medical face mask or FFP2 mask

If the incidence value in the district of Meißen has not been below 35 for 14 consecutive days, the following additional regulations apply:

• Providethe legally required contact details on site.
• Admission only with a daily updated, negative and certified rapid test, proof of a complete vaccination or proof of having survived an infection.

Please book in advance via www.sternwarte-radebeul.de

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Further dates:

Thursday, 10 June 11.30 am - 1.30 pm
Sky observation - partial solar eclipse

After more than six years, a partial solar eclipse can finally be observed again in Germany. The Astroclub Radebeul e.V. will be opening its large telescopes for you.

While the eclipse can be marvelled at as an annular eclipse in the North Atlantic region as far as the North Pole, only around 13% of the sun will be covered by the moon in Radebeul. But of course we can also observe sunspots and prominences at the same time. We will also provide information on everything there is to know about eclipses.

Start of the eclipse: 11.29 am
Maximum occultation: 12:38 pm
End of the eclipse: 13:38 hrs

Please note:
Sky viewing on the terrace is dependent on weather conditions and will only take place when the sky is clear.
Duration of the event: 1-2 hours
Admission price: Adults € 6.00 Reduced: € 3.00 Family: € 14.00
Children up to the age of 18, schoolchildren, trainees, students and severely disabled persons are entitled to a discount.

Friday, 11 June 21.30
Sky observation

The Astroclub Radebeul e.V. opens the dome on Friday evening. If you would like to take a look at the cratered landscapes of the moon, the visible planets and many other objects in our universe, you are cordially invited!

Depending on visibility and provided the sky is clear, we can show you the most interesting celestial objects with our telescopes, such as globular clusters, galaxies, double stars, planetary nebulae and much more. There are different objects to marvel at in every season. Discover the current constellations with us! To take your own photo of our moon, all you need is your smartphone; we will provide you with an adapter for photography through the telescope.

As soon as it is dark enough, we will observe the celestial objects that can be reached with our telescopes.

Please note:

Sky observation on our terrace is dependent on the weather conditions and only takes place when the sky is clear.

Duration of the event: 1-2 hours

Admission price: Adults € 6.00 Reduced: € 3.00 Family: € 14.00
Children up to the age of 18, schoolchildren, trainees, students and severely disabled persons are entitled to a discount.

Saturday, 12 June 3.00 pm
Family Planetarium

In our family planetarium, we show the current starry sky, combined with the legends and stories about the visible constellations. Of course, afterwards you will also know where the North Star is, what the moon looks like and which planets can be observed. The event is suitable for the whole family. Afterwards there will be observations with the large telescope under a cloudless sky.

Suitable for children aged 6 and over.

Admission price: Adults € 6.00 Reduced: € 3.00 Child: € 1.00 Family: € 14.00
Pupils, trainees, students and severely disabled persons are entitled to a discount
Children up to the age of 12 pay €1.

Saturday, 12 June 20.00 hrs
Billions of suns - A journey through the galaxy

For a long time, the distances in space were completely unknown. Yet the stars have always been people's companions. But people had no idea what the stars really were and it was not until the middle of the 19th century that the German scientist Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel was able to measure the first stellar parallax and determine the first correct distance to a star. Not only the size of the universe, but also the variety of objects in our home galaxy is breathtaking.

At the centre of our galaxy lies a black hole that organises all these objects and forces them to wander forever. With the Gaia space mission, a true quantum leap in the mapping of the universe is now imminent. The 45-minute 360° dome programme is designed to whet the appetite for science and adventure and will transport the viewer into an overwhelming world of images. It combines learning and experience and opens up new horizons - both spatially and culturally.

Duration of event: 75 minutes
Admission price: Adults €7.00 Concessions: €4.00 Children: €1.00
Pupils, trainees, students and severely disabled persons are entitled to a discount
Children up to the age of 12 pay €1.