Long Night of Astronomy - 19. Oktober 2024

Starlight Stories: A journey through time and space

Experience a fascinating journey through the universe in the Great Refractor in Potsdam on 19th October 2024. Immerse yourself in more than a hundred years of astrophysical observations at one of the most historic scientific sites. Together we will discover the wonders of astronomy and take you to the stars and into the depths of space. As a highlight of the evening, you will have the unique opportunity to observe the night sky through one of the oldest telescopes in the world, if the weather permits. Let yourself be enchanted by the stars and learn more about the infinite vastness of the universe at this unforgettable event.

Each exciting tour takes about one hour and starts at 4pm, 5:30pm, 7pm or 8:30pm. Observations with the historic telescope are only possible in good weather conditions. Please take note that it can be very cold inside the refractor building, depending on the outside temperatures.

The refractor building is not barrier-free, the dome is located at the 2nd floor and is only accessible via stairs.

The number of participants for this event is limited, admission by prior registration for a specific time slot only. You can register here:

Time:

19. October 2024
for one hour at 4pm, 5:30pm, 9pm or 8:30pm (Please choose one time slot when registering.)

Meeting point:

Telegrafenberg Potsdam, entrance to the refractor building

Großer Refraktor (Building A27)
Albert Einstein Science Park
14773 Potsdam

Please allow about 10 minutes to walk from the entrance to the Science Park to the Great Refractor. Access to the site by car is not permitted. There are only a few parking spaces available in front of the Science Park.

You can find all participating institutes and events at lange-nacht-der-astronomie.de