14 March | Observation night in the Great Refractor
View inside the dome of the Great Refractor.
Credit: AIPOn Thursday, March 14, 2019, from 7 pm, the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) and the Förderverein "Großer Refraktor" invite to a public observation night in the Great Refractor.
The Potsdam Great Refractor, inaugurated by Emperor Wilhelm II in 1899, is still the world’s fourth largest lens telescope. It combines the possibilities of mechanical manufacturing at the turn of the 20th century and the emerging demands of early astrophysical research – especially in the field of spectrography. After an explanatory demonstration, and if the sky is clear, guests can take a look at the stars with the help of the instrument.
The event is part of the "100 Years under One Sky" campaign that marks the 100th anniversary of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) 2019.
7 - 9 pm, meeting point is in the dome of the refractor building.
Admission is free, no registration required.
In the case of inclement weather the instrument will be demonstrated.
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View inside the dome of the Great Refractor.
Big screen size [1000 x 1187, 190 KB]
Original size [1753 x 2081, 500 KB]
