Tuesday at the observatory is reserved for guests of member establishments in the Eggental.

Enjoy a journey into the depths of space away from the everyday hustle and bustle. The "Max Valier" observatory is your gateway to the universe!

Discover cosmic worlds, stars, planets and distant galaxies with our telescopes under a clear night sky.
The observatory's main telescope is a Cassegrain reflector telescope with a mirror diameter of 80 cm. It is supported by a steel fork mount on a solid concrete base.

The observatory is run by the amateur astronomers "Max Valier".

Each guided tour usually includes a short introduction to astronomy. Afterwards, everyone has the opportunity to admire various astronomical highlights of the respective evening with the telescopes.

Reservation required.

PRICE:
Children
from 6 - 13 years 3,00 €

Adults
from 14 years 6,00 €

Route
Unfortunately, the observatory is not accessible by public transport at night.

By car:
Destination: Observatory "Max Valier".
Parking: on site at Buschenschank|Restaurant Unteregger
Meeting point: https://goo.gl/maps/L2QgdV7K8iwdpXpj8

Good to know
Warm clothing - even in the summer months, the nights can be reasonably fresh at 1,300 m.

Offer description
The visit to the observatory includes an introduction to astronomy with professional guides from the amateur astronomers "Max Valier" and the use of the observatory's telescopes.

Enrolment
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All dates
Hint
12.12.2023 21:00 - 22:30 (Duration 01 h 30 min)
19.12.2023 21:00 - 22:30 (Duration 01 h 30 min)
Map
Meeting Point: Observatory "Max Valier"
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