Kosmisches Sommerfest in der Archenhold-Sternwarte

In the organizer's words:

After an upgrade for our stars in the Zeiss Small Planetarium and technical improvements in the Einstein Hall, we are opening the doors of the Archenhold Observatory on May 25 from 2 p.m. to midnight for a cosmic summer festival for young and old.

You can expect insights into the program of the Zeiss small planetarium with new 360° fulldome technology, observations of the Berlin day and night sky with the Cassegrain telescope, the solar physics cabinet and smaller telescopes, lectures on the eventful history of the observatory in the famous Einstein Hall and demonstrations of the world's longest movable refracting telescope on the roof of the observatory. An illuminated planetary trail, water and air rocket launches, painting and craft stations as well as background music by DJ Lasca Fox invite visitors to linger on the outdoor area. Food and drink stalls, a rooftop bar and an ice cream van will provide refreshments. Don't forget to bring a picnic blanket!

Celebrate the beauty of the endless expanses with us!

The program at a glance:

14:00 - 24:00, approx. every 45 minutes
"Short programs in the Zeiss Small Planetarium"

14:00 - 18:00
"Solar observation at the solar physics cabinet"

14:00 - 19:00
"Making and launching water and air rockets"

14:00 - 24:00
Historical astronomical devices on the roof terrace

2:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m.
Lecture "History of the Archenhold Observatory" in the Einstein Hall

Observations of the night sky:

22:00 - 24:00
"Observations with the Cassegrain telescope"

22:00 - 24:00
"Observations with the giant telescope"

Supporting program:

14:00 - 19:00
"Craft & painting station for children"

14:00 - 22:00
Music program with multi-instrumentalist DJ LASCA FOX
(incl. "Energy Workshop" for children at 3:15 pm | 4:45 pm | 5:15 pm)

14:00 - 23:45
Rooftop bar on the roof terrace

14:00 - 23:15
Food & drinks on the outdoor area