People have been fascinated by the course of the stars since time immemorial. Black holes, stars and planets - the sky fascinates parents and children alike. Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences. In ancient times, the position of the stars was used to determine the seasons. Observatories, such as the observatory in Greiz, bring the sky and distant galaxies within our grasp. What is the difference between an asteroid and a comet? And which of the two becomes a meteor? And which constellations are actually typical for the current winter sky? These and similar questions will certainly be answered during a visit to the Greiz Observatory. Parents and children who have discovered our moon or distant stars that can no longer be seen with the naked eye on a clear night will have a better understanding and a more conscious perception of the starry sky and the universe. Because it is completely dark in the observatory, small children can quickly become frightened. A visit to the observatory in Greiz only makes sense with children of school age or older.
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Information on opening hours can be found at: www.astronomie-greiz.de
The Greiz Observatory has no fixed opening hours, there are lectures and events on selected dates.