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2,6 Meter Classic Dome (Slit Dome)
My Baader Observatory – A Long-Held Dream Becomes Reality From the initial idea to having my own observatory in the garden – a personal account of making a special dream come
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GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences
A new Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) station is currently being built on the historic Helmert Tower of the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences on Potsdam's Telegrafenberg. Once completed, it will
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Bundeswehr
The largest single order in the history of Baader Planetarium GmbH is nearing completion. In November 2025, we installed the two 1-meter telescopes from PlaneWave Instruments for the Bundeswehr’s new
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Cailabs – Shaping the Light
Cailabs develops, manufactures and delivers TILBA®-OGS turnkey optical ground stations, supplying its customers and partners with industrial optical ground stations that meet both industry standards and the specific requirements of
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5.3m – Skinakas Observatory
Just in time for the 40-year anniversary of Baader domes on Mt. Skinakas, we were able to install a fourth dome (5.3 m) at the same site in October 2025.
2025
Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL)
The Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL) is located in Egham, Surrey, about 30km west of central London. It is a prestigious research-intensive university with a rich history and a
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Stiftung Louisenlund
The Louisenlund Foundation is very pleased to have gained the renowned company Baader Planetarium as an experienced partner for the establishment of its new observatory. Baader not only brings outstanding
2025
IAC - Atlas New Generation
First of all I would like to thank all the Baader team that made a wonderful work. This includes the effort and work done for the prototype, the tendering process
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2.3m AllSky Dome (180° Aperture)
Update July 2025: My two telescopes – a Takahashi TSA-120 and an FSQ-85EDX – were recently professionally installed on the new 10Micron GM 2000 HPS II mount by two Baader
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2.6m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
A great compliment for your dome installation team, everything was perfectly prepared and carried out very carefully, carefully and efficiently, in a word: very professional! I am also impressed by the
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Delft University of Technology
We wanted a high-quality foundation for our optical ground station, and this is exactly what Baader brought. We have all the functionalities we would want from a remote-controlled observatory while
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Heriot-Watt University
The Quantum Communications Hub Optical Ground Station (HOGS) aims to be a flexible optical ground station for researchers and innovators in satellite-based optical and quantum communications. The EPSRC Quantum Communications
2024
Hellas Sky - Altomira
In 2023, the private observatory of our customer, Mr. Backmeyer, was upgraded with brand-new equipment. Our team dismantled the old instrumentation (Celestron C14 with CGXL mount) and replaced it with
2.3 m2023 (1994)
Zugspitze: KIT-Campus Alpin
Baader Dome again at Germany's highest point The Mt. Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, is not only an impressive scenic attraction but also a location that allows for the implementation of cutting-edge
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2.6m Slit Dome (Automatic)
First of all, a heartfelt thank you to the team at Baader Planetarium for making a dream come true that I couldn’t even have imagined years ago. At the beginning of
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3.2m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
Setting up the dome and installing the instruments went very smoothly. A big compliment to the Baader installation team. However, the subsequent commissioning should not be underestimated, especially if, as in
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3.2m Slit Dome (Automatic)
Note from Baader Planetarium GmbH: This impressive turn-key observatory, consisting of a 3.2m automatic slit dome equipped with PlaneWave CDK 700 telescope system and DeltaRho 350 Corrected Cassegrain, was purchased from
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Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU)
AI-Based Sensor System for Space Observation with Small Satellites: A dome, approximately three meters high, sits atop the Geography building at the Hubland Campus. It houses a telescope that
2023
Ole-Rømer Observatory - PlaneWave CDK 700
We are very pleased with the telescope and I would like to send a big thanks to you and the team. Your team has been absolutely great to have with us
4.5 m2023
Planetarium Halle (Saale)
We were delighted to be awarded the contract to build the observatory in the Halle Planetarium (former gasometer). By completely redesigning the building (see the construction phase image gallery), we
2023
Sohland Observatory
Since September 2023, our observatory is the proud owner of a Baader Planetarium observatory. Through the EU-wide LEADER fund for regional development, we were able to secure funding for a
3.2 m2023
3.2m Slit Dome (Automatic)
In November 2023, a 3.2-meter slit dome from Baader Planetarium (BP) was installed on our house in La Palma, near Tijarafe, at an altitude of 760 meters. BP flawlessly organized
2.1 m2023 (1992)
2,1 Meter Classic Dome (Slit dome)
The dome was acquired from the Astronomical Society of Zürcher Oberland after it had served them well for over 30 years and was replaced by a new Baader dome in
2023
Baader Observatory Solutions
As a subsidiary of Baader Planetarium GmbH, Baader Observatory Solutions installed a 1-meter telescope in Chile as early as the beginning of 2023, at one of the world’s best locations
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NASA SGP (NyAlesund, Spitzbergen)
I wanted to thank you and your team for the excellent conclusion of the installation of the dome in Ny-Alesund. In spite of some early issues, your team worked very
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4,2 Meter Classic Dome (Slit Dome)
I am the owner of an observatory and recently had the pleasure of working with Baader Planetarium, the company responsible for installing our new astronomical dome and equipment. I was
2022
Privatsternwarte Point SIRIUS - GM3000 HPS
Observatory Point SIRIUS Over some steps from a GM1000 and a 5.6" APO from AstroPhysics from 1990 and a handmade steel column from a steel builder over to a GM2000, I
2.3 m2022
Large Binocular Telescope Observatory (LBTO)
On the 3221m high Mount Graham in Arizona stands an observatory like no other, because it consists of two huge optical telescopes on a single mount under an enormous protective
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YEBES Observatory (IGN/CNIG)
„An impressive piece of engineering. In particular, its high rotation speed helps to maximise our productivity, and the adjustable solar shield ensures the protection of the equipment inside the
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3.5m AllSky Dome (180° Aperture)
The dome is a dream... It reacts in a flash at the first drops and can be individually adjusted to the ambient light conditions. The following is a short time-lapse of
2.6 m2022
2.6m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
After the decision to live in the countryside had already been made several years earlier, taking astronomical usability into consideration, the logical step followed in 2021/22: during the upcoming renovation
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AWARE – SSC Space
Unsere neue SSA-Bodenstation (Space Situational Awareness) ist jetzt in unserem Western Australia Space Center (WASC) in Betrieb. Die Station mit der Bezeichnung AWARE dient der Verfolgung von Satelliten und Weltraummüll
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Bernau Observatory
We, the Bernau Observatory, would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Baader Planetarium GmbH for their support and implementation of this project. After nearly two years of construction, both
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Schubart Gymnasium
In mid-October 2022, the new observatory at the Schubart Gymnasium in Ulm was inaugurated. The school's historic observatory had been closed for some time due to structural concerns, but in
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Friedrich-Schiller-Gymnasium
With the opening of our new building, the Friedrich-Schiller-Gymnasium (FSG) now has its own school observatory (...). For the observatory, a dedicated ring was poured during the construction of the
2021
Observatory and Planetarium Rodewisch
With Baader Planetarium GmbH, a competent, innovative and reliable partner prevailed in the public tender. Starting with the search for suitable components, through the bidding process and installation, to the
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Thales Alenia Space
This 2.3m AllSky dome, which is used for Space Surveilance purposes, gives us an entire satisfaction. A warm thank-you to Baader’s Team for their advises, support and professionalism all along
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Sternwarte Lübeck
We would like to sincerely thank you for the new dome. The team you sent to us at the Baltic Sea did truly fantastic work. Despite the temperatures, your employees
2021
Bayfordbury Observatory
The University of Hertfordshire's Bayfordbury Observatory is located about 30 miles north of central London UK and is a teaching observatory for their students on their astronomy/astrophysics related courses. The
2021
Alston Observatory
The Jeremiah Horrocks Institute (University of Central Lancashire's, Alston Observatory) is located about 7 miles north-east of Preston in the North-West of England. The observatory facility is purpose-built for teaching
5.3 m2021
5.3m – Skinakas Observatory (University of Crete)
After 35 years of operation of Baader domes on Mt. Skinakas, in autumn 2021 a 5.3m Baader slit dome joined its "siblings", the large 8m dome (built in 1998) and
2021
Planewave CDK17 und Celestron RASA 36 - 10Micron 3000HPS
My mount from 10Micron has been extremely successful in use. After initial problems with the web interface on the tablet under V2.xx, everything was fixed after upgrading to V3.0.8.
4.5 m2021
Public Observatory Hochtaunus AG Orion
The Astronomical Society Orion Bad Homburg e. V. is an association with approximately 70 members. In addition to conducting joint activities across the entire spectrum of amateur astronomy, the society
2.6 m2021
2,6 Meter Classic Dome (Spaltkuppel)
When I was a child, I could see the Milky Way at clear skies in my home region. This defining experience disappeared more and more with increasing light pollution. I
4.2 m2020
NASA (McDonald Observatory)
Located in the Texas Davis Mountains on Mount Locke at 2,100m is the famous McDonald-Observatory. The University of Texas owns and finances the site. Due to the current construction of SLR stations at
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Astronomische Gesellschaft Zürcher Oberland
We were very satisfied with the service. The construction went smoothly – once again, a big thank you to the entire team. Since its assembly, the dome has been functioning
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ChazDuraz Observatory
Your people did an excellent job with the dome installation. Very professional as I come to know you are - and very focused... Much appreciated indeed !! The dome is already
3.5 m2020
3.5m AllSky Dome (180° Aperture)
It took two years from planning to first use, marked and delayed by corona lockdown and private disasters. Baader delivered the dome on time, the rest of the equipment came from
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Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
The Total Carbon Column Observation Network (TCCON) is an international network of institutions using ground-based instruments to provide reference data for validation of atmospheric composition measurements from other instrument platforms
2020
staernwarte Gersbach
Mai 2021: It fills us with special pride to provide the tools for a new, young generation of researchers with our telescope and/or observatory constructions, enabling groundbreaking discoveries in the
3.2 m2019
3.2m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
The long road to the perfect observatory... When I was able to fulfill the dream of owning my own house in 1997, I included a dome in the plan. Because of
2.3 m2019
2.3m AllSky Dome (180° Aperture)
After I had already observed and photographed the Sun and comets very extensively in my early youth, comet observation receded into the background during my studies and in early adulthood.
2.6 m2019
2.6m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
Our observatory stands on the flat roof of the extension that was completed at the same time. Thanks to the good advice from Mr. Thomas Baader, all structural problems for
4.2 m2019
NASA (Goddard Space Flight Center)
For over 40 years, NASA's global network of satellite laser ranging (SLR) stations has provided a significant percentage of the global orbital data used to define the International Terrestrial Reference
3.5 m2023 (2019)
3.5m AllSky Dome (Hellas Sky)
In December 2023, our customer Mr. Backmeyer’s private observatory was upgraded with brand-new equipment. Our team dismantled the old instrumentation (a Celestron C14 with CGXL mount) and replaced it with
2.3 m2019
Max-Planck-Institute for Physics
The observatory is used to determine atmospheric transmission by means of stellar spectroscopy. This is important for the energy determination of gamma quanta, which are indirectly detected with the imaging
2019
Lund University
Baader Planetarium delivers a complete telescope system for spectrographic research to the University of Lund in Sweden in September 2019. The large Planewave L-600 mount and the CDK 24 Astrograph were
6.5 m2018
Experimenta Science Center
In March 2019, Germany's largest Science Center opened in Heilbronn. After extensive construction, the new Experimenta building on the Neckar River was made accessible to the public, offering a diverse
2018
Hans-Haffner Sternwarte des FKG
Technical upgrade at the Hans-Haffner Observatory The Hans-Haffner Observatory of the FKG is part of the “Naturwissenschaftliches Labor für Schüler am FKG e. V.” (Science Laboratory for Students at FKG). This
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VEGA Sternwarte - Haus der Natur
The VEGA Observatory Opens with Two New Domes from Baader Planetarium We are delighted to have equipped one of Central Europe's largest public observatories with two modern observatory domes. In May
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RIKEN Japan - GroundBIRD
GroundBIRD is an experiment to observe the Cosmic microwave background at 145 and 220GHz. It aims to observe the B-mode polarisation signal from inflation in the early Universe. It is
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Galileum Solingen
With the construction of the new Galileum, the observatory has also found a new home. However, due to limited space, the observatory in the Galileum is not generally open to
2018
Dahlewitz school and public observatory
At the Dahlewitz school and public observatory, an older rental telescope was replaced by a new Planewave CDK 20 on a 10Micron GM 4000 HPS mount in the end of 2018.
2.1 m2018
Staffelsee-Gymnasium in Murnau
Dear Team Baader, After eight years, it is finally done! The dome, pier, and mount have been installed on the roof of the Staffelsee-Gymnasium. Thank you for the exceptionally professional work.
2018
Schaffhausen Observatory
One of our largest recent (non-dome) projects. The assembly was very exciting, because first a crane failed and had to be replaced by its "big brother". Now, however, the Schaffhausen Observatory has
2017 and 2021
Stuttgart Observatory
After we had already set up a 10Micron GM3000 HPS with 7" StarFire and 4" Zeiss refractor in a "shelter" at the Stuttgart Observatory in 2017, we have now been
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Einstein Gymnasium Neuenhagen
Our 3.2m observatory dome shines brightly, visible above the treetops of the garden city Neuenhagen. For the dome installation by the Baader Planetarium team in August 2017, we created the
2017
Privatsternwarte Buchegg
Our customer, Mr. Klambauer, has spent the past few years building an astonishingly beautiful observatory entirely on his own. From the masonry to the dome, everything was designed and constructed
2017
Sternwarte 17 – Andreas Hauf
In Bavaria, in the district of Ansbach, there is an observatory operated by Andreas Hauf for the visual observation and photography of astronomical objects. In addition, the topic of astronomy
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South African Astronomical Observatory (DLR)
This dome is the first in a planned global network of SMARTnet™ domes, which the German Aerospace Center (DLR) has commissioned together with the Astronomical Institute of the University of
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2,6 Meter Classic Dome (Spaltkuppel)
The observatory is mainly used for deep-sky photography.Over the past year I was able to present a considerable collection of deep-sky images on astrobin.com: https://www.astrobin.com/users/equinoxx/ “The stability of the entire construction is
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2.6m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
Your 2.6 m dome on my roof runs very smoothly, so that the neighbors can sleep well at night. There has already been stormy weather several times with heavy rain,
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2.6m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
Finally observe immediately when the weather allows it – finally no longer freeze at night in the mountain wind – finally no more miserable hauling of equipment – finally observe
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2.3m AllSky Dome (180° Aperture)
The Baader AllSky offers the very high quality known from Baader Planetarium with top service – as always! Here you can also see the images that are currently being created –
2016
CFG College Wuppertal
Realization of three Project Works 2016/17 with the Baader Planetarium BACHES Echelle Spectrograph at College Carl-Fuhlrott-Gymnasium, Wuppertal/Germany By Diplom-Physiker Bernd Koch Following is an excerpt of the detailed test review of Bernd Koch. Read
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3.2m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
Here, after long planning, an observatory with a very distinctive character has been realized. The setup is based on a GM 3000 HPS with a Baader steel pier. This stable
2.6 m2016 (2024)
ATHOS Observatory
The observatory is located on the premises of the ATHOS Centro Astronómico in the northwest of the Canary Island La Palma at 900 meters above the Atlantic Ocean. It can
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The Open University
Open University - Letter of recommendation This is to thank you and your team for the ongoing support of our project that seeks to inspire the next generation of scientists by
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Bischöfliches Gymnasium Petrinum
We were very well advised by Baader during the planning phase, and the project was implemented in an extremely professional manner. The Baader dome replaced our old dome, which had
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Sharjah Center for Astronomy & Space
Baader Planetarium GmbH specializes in in professional observatory integration. We offer turn key, browser controlled observatory solutions with thermally insulated and hermetically sealed domes. Recent example is a fully remote
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University of Kent
The Beacon Observatory is run by the Centre for Astrophysics and Planetary Science (CAPS) at the University of Kent. It is used for undergraduate teaching, outreach events and research. The main
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AIRBUS Defence & Space (ASTRIUM)
In 2015, we installed a 4.5-meter AllSky dome for research purposes for the company ASTRIUM, which later merged with Airbus. Right, you can watch a video of the dome installation:
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Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe
The Lemgo site is primarily used today for astrophotography, visual observations, and guided tours. In the entrance area, there is a small lecture room with approximately 10 seats, where presentations on
2015
Alston Observatory
The Alston Observatory is the purpose-built teaching and public outreach facility of the Jeremiah Horrocks Institute. It comprises a group of both modern and historical telescopes, a new Discovery Dome
4.5 m2015
4.5m AllSky Dome (180° Aperture)
My observatory was delivered “turnkey” (including all instruments and accessories) by Baader Planetarium. The dome is the most important part of an observatory. For me, only a Baader dome comes
2.6 m2014
2.6m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
In the life of an astronomy enthusiast there inevitably comes a moment when one begins to consider whether operating a private observatory might be worthwhile. Whether it is a fixed
2014
Isartal Sternwarte
At the Isartal Observatory in Königsdorf in Upper Bavaria, we regularly conduct guided stargazing sessions for the interested public with the large 60 cm reflecting telescope. On the roof terrace,
3.2 m2014
"Ioan Slavici" Highschool Panciu
Liceul "Ioan Slavici" Panciu See here a video from a news channel with the dome and its state in 2016: www.digi24.ro
3.2 m2014
Heinz-Reinhardt-Sternwarte in St. Ottilien
The dome, which has been in operation since 2014, meets all the requirements we have for an observatory used both for educational purposes and for public outreach. The minor issues
5.3 m2014
Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)
Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI, formerly known as the Finnish Geodetic Institute) of the National Land Survey of Finland is operating a geodetic research station at Metsähovi, Kirkkonummi, Finland (60.2N,
4.5 m2014
Hamburger Sternwarte
The Hamburg Observatory has a number of optical and radio telescopes for scientific and teaching purposes. Only a part of them are located on the grounds in Bergedorf itself, the
6.15 + 5.3 + 4.5 m2013 / 2016 / 2022
Astronomical Institute University Bern
The main research areas of the AIUB are on Fundamental Astronomy, in particular on Satellite Geodesy, Gravity field estimation, and space debris discovery and characterization. In the academic curriculum the
3.5 m2013
Complejo Astronomico El Leoncito (SOLARIS 4)
Solaris is a Polish scientific initiative which aims at searching for circumbinary extrasolar planets using a global network of robotic telescopes, consisting of four fully autonomous observatories located in the Republic of South
2.1 m2013
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
The observatory dome was retrofitted with an infrared anti-frost heater and a dehumidifier. I am currently looking for a solution for additional dome thermal insulation so that more residual humidity
2.1 m2013
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
Having your own observatory is certainly the dream of every ambitious amateur astronomer. The advantage of knowing the telescope is permanently set up in one place has benefits that I
3.2 + 3.5 m2012 und 2019
Meteorological Observatory Lindenberg (DWD)
Already in 2012 we installed a 3.2m classic dome for the meteorological observatory of the DWD (german weather service). Now a 3.5 meter AllSky dome should follow. In November 2018 the
2012
10Micron GM 1000 HPS + TEC APO 160
After I switched in the summer from a Skywatcher EQ6 to a GM2000 QCI, for various reasons it was no longer possible for me to continue working in the mobile
3.2 m2012
Alpinhotel Pacheiner
Even in the planning phase of our 4-star Alpine Hotel Pacheiner, it was clear to us that an observatory had to be included as a special attraction for our guests.
2012
Sternwarte Rokycany
The first experiences with the PlaneWave CDK-20 on GM4000 QCI After more than 40 years, the Rokycany Observatory had the opportunity to acquire a new main instrument. The choice fell on
4.5 m2012
Max-Planck-Institut – MPA und MPE
A 4.5M Baader AllSky dome was installed on the roof of the administration building of the Max Planck Institutes for Astrophysics (MPA) and Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) in December 2012. Since
2011
Astronomical Observatory of Adam Mickiewicz University
In 2011, the first CDK 700 telescope in Europe was installed at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (Poland) by employees from the Baader Planetarium team and Planewave Instruments.
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Lessing Gymnasium Lampertheim
Hardly any astronomy club at any school in Germany has its own observatory. Ours does! You can find more information about it here.
2011
BRNO Observatory
The Observatory and Planetarium in Brno took extensive reconstruction in 2011. When we chose a suitable mount for public observation deck, emphasis was placed on a sufficiently robust, yet precise
3.5 m2010
South African Astronomical Observatory (SOLARIS 1 & 2)
Solaris is a Polish scientific initiative which aims at searching for circumbinary extrasolar planets using a global network of robotic telescopes, consisting of four fully autonomous observatories located in the Republic of South
5.3 m2011
AstroVal
Dear Mr. Baader, I would like once again to express my very heartfelt thanks to you for your excellent cooperation in planning and building our observatory in the Vallée de Joux
2.3 m2011
2.3 Meter AllSky Dome
All Sky dome installed for divulgation. This observatory is under the Baells town hall administration and basic use is for sun observations. Many schools and visitors enjoy the excellent quality
2.1 m2011
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
The wish to have one’s own observatory somewhere out in the countryside under a sky with little light pollution is certainly the wish of many amateur astronomers. Let us be
4.5 m2011
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) operates both a stationary optical ground station (4.5 m Baader AllSky dome) and a transportable optical ground station for laser communication with satellites directly on
3.5 m2011
Siding Spring Observatory (Solaris 3)
Solaris is a Polish scientific initiative which aims at searching for circumbinary extrasolar planets using a global network of robotic telescopes, consisting of four fully autonomous observatories located in the Republic of South
4.5 m2011
Hamburg University (UHH)
Baader Planetarium mounts a 4.5M robotic AllSky-Dome for the Hamburg University at Observatori Astronomic de Mallorca (OAM). Please note: Das Observatori Astronomic de Mallorca (OAM) is currently not in use. The University of
2.6 m2010
2.6m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
The 2.6 m Classic observatory dome is still in use and I am still very satisfied with it. Unfortunately, due to my professional situation, I currently still have far too
2010
10Micron GM 4000 QCI
After more than 20 years of occasional field astronomy, I took the decision in 2007 to go in the upper gear and to construct my observatory in my garden with
2.3 m2010
2.3m AllSky Dome (180° Aperture)
Now that some time has passed since the AllSky Dome manufactured by you floated down onto my property, I would finally like to report to you some experiences from everyday
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Sternwarte Reutlingen
The Reutlingen Observatory has a long and successful tradition. It was founded as early as 1956 and was extensively expanded in 2010 with a 5.3 m Baader dome as well
2010
GM 4000 HPS + CDK 24
Update August 2025: At the beginning of August 2025, we modernized the observatory of Mr. Dipl.-Ing. Günter Knerr: the previous 10Micron GM4000 QCI was replaced with a 10Micron GM4000 HPS
4.2 m2010
Zugspitze: Umwelt Forschungsstation Schneefernerhaus
The Schneefernerhaus has been Germany’s highest environmental research station since 1999, located at 2650 m above sea level (below the summit of the Zugspitze). Scientists from many different institutions carry
3.2 m2010
Université de Sherbrooke (Eureka)
Update 2022: Statement of our experience with the BAADER equipment: After more than 10 years of operation we can say that the 3.2m Baader alpine-version dome and cold-temp mount were among the
3.5 m2010
PIRATE (The Open University)
PIRATE is a project of the Open University UK. The Open University (OU) offers online degree programs leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Students with the appropriate background can enroll
2.1 m2009
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
The installation of the dome went smoothly and it has functioned flawlessly ever since. Even during snowfall and severe frost, as again in these days, no limitations in functionality can
5.3 m2009
Osservatorio di Campo Catino
We are very satisfied with how the dome works. It has been running without any problems for more than 10 years now. Besides we recommend it always to all our colleagues.
2009
Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie
For the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg, we installed a 20" PlaneWave astrograph on a 10Micron GM4000 QCI mount for research purposes.A Zeiss 80/840 mm is used as
2009
Telescopio Nazionale Galileo (TNG)
I attach four photos of the 10micron mount we bought several years ago. It has been located close to the Telescopio Nazionale Galileo (TNG) in order to install a differential
4.5 m2008
Dome C Antarctica (AWI)
Dome Concordia is a joint project of French and Italian Antarctic research with the participation of the German Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), selected as the most suitable location for extremely
2008
Sternwarte Feuerstein
Here I am sending you some of my photos, which I took with the GM4000 (through my Skywatcher Maksutov-Newton 190/1000 mm telescope) and my small astronomical camera, the Meade DSI
2008
Asociatia Club Sportiv
Baader Planetarium has installed a fully remote-controllable system consisting of a GM4000 QCI mount and a PlaneWave CDK 20 telescope with other auxilary telescopes.
2x 5.3 m2008
Observatorium Lustbühel
In early summer 2008, the Baader team installed and commissioned two fully automatic 5.3-meter domes for the Austrian Academy of Sciences at the Institute for Space Research at the Lustbühel
3.2 + 8.5 m2007 and 2010
Wendelstein: Universität München (LMU)
In 2007 we erected a 3.2 meter dome for the University of Munich (LMU) on the Wendelstein (at an altitude of 1,850 meters with measured wind speeds of up to
5.3 m2007
University of Potsdam
Our observatory is used mainly in the Astrophysical Practice at the study program of Physics at the University of Potsdam for spectroscopic and photometric measurements. In addition, the observatory attracts
3.2 m2007
Hamar Cathedral School
We are very satisfied with the mount and the data control from 10Micron. It is now 3 years old and there have been no problems. The hand controller was connected
3.2 m2006
Glashütte Observatory
Throughout the year, the night sky offers an incredible variety of constellations. At the Glashütte Observatory, you can experience the fascination of the cosmos firsthand through a telescope. Since spring
6.15 + 4.2 m2006
Sternwarte Zollern-Alb
Zollern-Alb Observatory with 2x 4.2 meter domes and one 6.15 meter dome is one of the largest public observatories in Germany. Guided tours are offered regularly throughout the year, and
2.6 m2006
Sternwarte Urnäsch
The images listed here show, on the one hand, the dome installation in 2006, and on the other hand the current situation of the dome and our special pyramid construction.
2.1 m2006
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
These domes have an almost proverbial quality. There is nothing to criticize about this dome either. One problem remains, however: keeping the dome clean is difficult.
2.1 m2006
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
I personally picked up the dome from Baader Planetarium in Mammendorf in 2006 and integrated it into the roof of my house. The installation of the dome was completed in
2.1 m2006
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
After I had experienced several times that a telescope set up in the garden for cooling down had to be brought back into the house because the sky had clouded
6.15 + 5.3 m2006
Observatorium Wettzell
The Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG) in Frankfurt operates the Fundamental Station Wettzell in the Bavarian Forest. This site hosts various measuring systems broadly categorized under geodesy. These
3.2 m2006
Regionale Volks-und Schulsternwarte e. V. Tornesch
The dome was installed in 2006, and the C14 telescope with the Astro-Physics GoTo 1200 mount followed in June 2009. Mounted in alternation are either a 3" ED refractor from
3.2 m2005
Gymnasium Wilhelmsdorf
In 2003, the full teachers’ conference of Wilhelmsdorf Gymnasium decided on all-day supervision for the students. After an intensive planning phase in the individual subject areas, a coherent concept was
4.2 m2005
Werner-von-Siemens-Gymnasium
Teachers, students, and the astronomy enthusiasts of Großenhain were very pleased when the decision was made to build an observatory on an old ventilation shaft of the venerable school building.
6.15 m2005 and 2006
Max Valier Observatory
Baader 6 meter dome of the Max Valier Observatory in South Tyrol with view of the Dolomites. Height above sea level: approx. 1000 metres Instrument: 800mm mirror telescope of the
3.2 m2005
Berlin Liebenhof (DLR)
BEST II In Search of Exoplanets In the Atacama Desert in Chile stands BEST II, a telescope developed by the “German Aerospace Center” (DLR), which operates independently (“robotically”). The basis for
2.1 m2005
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
The dome is still in use and I am still satisfied with its quality. It has already seen many visitors, friends, relatives, grandparents with their grandchildren, and many people interested
2.1 m2005
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
The dome has served me very well and still functions flawlessly to this day. However, the glossy surface of the round dome seems to suffer from weathering. This shows itself
2004 bzw. 2011
Privatperson
From 10Micron GM2000 QCI to GM2000 HPS: an experience report Helmut Heinicke: 11.04.2020 (www.darksky-fan.de) [caption id="attachment_36044" align="alignright" width="270"] The former GM2000 QCI mount from 2004[/caption] History: My story and former mount My interest in
3.2 m2004
Rooisand Observatory
The 3.2 m "Classic Dome" of Rooisand Observatory stands on the Rooisand guest farm in the Khomas Highlands directly below Gamsberg in Namibia. The lodge is about 150 km (as
3.2 m2004
Observatori del Montsec
The Montsec Astronomical Observatory and the Observation Center of the Universe conform to the so-called Montsec Astronomical Park (PAM). Baader Planetarium installed a 3.2m and a 6.15m dome in 2004.
5.3 m2003
Institut für Umweltphysik Bremen
About 2,000 scientists work at the University of Bremen. Although a degree program in astronomy is not offered, the observatory is regularly used by students, faculty, and researchers. Workshops are
3.2 m2003
Koldewey-Station Svalbard (AWI)
NyAlesund is the most northerly, permanently populated place on earth. From this point almost all European expeditions set out to conquer the North Pole. During the polar winter the route
2.1 m2002
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
The Baader observatory dome is indestructible and withstands any wind and weather. It has to, because it is part of my house roof. I appreciate the convenience that my equipment
5.3 m1998 und 2002
Universität Tübingen
The University of Tübingen purchased two Classic Domes (slit domes) from Baader Planetarium GmbH at an interval of four years, in the sizes 2.1 meters and 5.3 meters.You can find
3.2 m2002
Kepler Sternwarte
The observatory was completed on June 14, 2002 and is located on the roof of the local Johannes Kepler Gymnasium. The owner of the building is the town of Weil
3.2 m2002
Sternwarte Inselheim Rüstringen
In 2002/2003, we installed a complete observatory on the island of Wangerooge that can be remotely controlled via the Internet. The organization responsible for this observatory is the local school
5.3 m2000
Sternwarte Planetarium SIRIUS
Since October 14, 2000, the SIRIUS Observatory has been operating with its associated planetarium open to the public. The observatory is also used for school projects and by members of
2.6 m2000
2.6m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
The dome has been exposed to wind, weather, heat (+38 C), and cold (-22 C) for almost 20 years. During all that time, neither snow nor rain entered the interior.
2.1 m2000
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
The dome has now been in occasional hobby use on a private garage for almost 20 years.It has accumulated a little moss on the outside, but is otherwise indestructible!Ideal protection
2.6 m2000
SoldatiSpace Observatory
18 years from purchase I can say that the dome is mainly maintenance free. Just clean it as you would do for a car. I never had any leak of rain
2.1 m2000
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
Everything is excellent — 18 years in service, withstood quite a few storms — I hope that I will soon have the opportunity for a “proper” telescope and no longer
5.3 m1999
Leibniz-Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP)
With the commissioning of the new technology building (Schwarzschildhaus) in March 2000, the AIP now has the means to contribute to the development of large ground-based telescopes, focal instruments and
3.2 m1999
3.2m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
Dear Baader team, the dome continues to be used regularly — whether by day or by night. Once a year it is cleaned with a pressure washer. I am still very
8.5 m1998
8m – Skinakas Observatory (FORTH)
30 years of Baader-domes on Mt. Skinakas, right next to the mythological birthplace of ZEUS Heraklion, Crete September 27, 2016 [caption id="attachment_1283" align="alignright" width="200"] Read the official letter by the Foundation for
5.3 m1998
Deutsches GEO-Forschungs-Zentrum
Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) station of the GFZ in Potsdam. By means of ultrashort laser pulses reflected by satellites, the orbit of special Earth satellites is measured with centimeter accuracy
3.2 m1997
Deutsches Museum München
With a crane height of over 100 meters, the dome was lifted onto the roof of the Deutsches Museum.The dome is one of two observatories and can of course be
3.2 m1997
Wilhelm-Diess-Gymnasium Pocking
The observatory has become a hallmark of our school and has already enabled countless young and old visitors to take their first deeper look into outer space. Protected by the
2.6 m1997
2.6m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
Very good dome, sealed against the ingress of pollen. To prevent the ingress of pollen almost completely, a simple additional device was attached at the dome slit, which is pressed
3.2 m1996
MPE (Max-Planck Institut für extraterr. Physik)
The following original images from 1996 show the installation of two 3.2 meter domes for the University of San Juan in the Argentine Cordilleras, at an altitude of 2500 m
2.1 m1996
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
In 1996, I purchased the 2.1 m dome from you and installed it on a solid concrete slab. Over the past twenty years, the observatory has proven itself very well
4.2 m1996
Volkssternwarte München
During the public tours of the public observatory, the dome performs its service very reliably. Occasionally, maintenance work has to be carried out. In addition, we equipped the dome with
2.6 m1995
Jungfraujoch: Aerologische Station Meteoswiss
Things do not always have to be quite as exciting as during this installation for the Swiss Meteorological Society — when the helicopter suddenly dropped and the photographer had the
2x 4.2 m1994
Hans-Ludwig-Neumann-Sternwarte
The Physikalischer Verein Frankfurt operates two observatory sites: the “public observatory” in the building of the “Alte Physik,” directly in Frankfurt. In addition, the “Hans-Ludwig-Neumann Observatory” on the Kleiner Feldberg
2.6 m1994
2.6m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
We use the dome frequently for astrophotography. The dome was purchased in 1994 and basically still looks as it did on the first day. In the meantime, we have converted
5.3 m1994
Projekt WTD 91
5.45 Meter folding shell Highspeed Dome - with Contraves-Kinotheodolit This folding shell sighting dome has been designed especially for ballistic surveillance and is equipped with a high-speed rotary drive, were the dome can
2.1 m1994
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
The dome has been in operation unchanged since 1994 and performs its duties reliably. It has been used somewhat less frequently over the last 3 years, because time and leisure have
4.2 m1993
Helmholtz Gymnasium Heidelberg
For the school’s astronomical teaching center — which is also used by extracurricular groups — the dome on the roof is the icing on the cake ... Read the whole article
3.2 m1993
3.2m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
A few years ago, I purchased the house together with the dome from the previous owner and continue to operate it with great dedication. The following images show the current
2.6 m1993
2.6m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
10 years after its commissioning, the 2.6 meter dome is still in regular use for observing the endless vastness of the night sky. With the right care and maintenance, this
3.2 m1992
Europa Gymnasium Wörth
We carried out an exciting dome installation at the Europa-Gymnasium Wörth in 1992. The 3.2M dome had to be placed on the high roof of the building by helicopter. Watch a
2.1 m1992
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
25 years young. In continuous use for 25 years and it is still doing its job. The best thing is that no matter whether it is storming, snowing, or raining in
3.2 m1992
Volkssternwarte Berg
One of our very early observatory projects: in 1992, Baader Planetarium built a 3.2 meter dome for the Berg public observatory, which was only made possible through the great social
6.15 m1991, 1999, 2004 and 2018
Sternwarte Welzheim
Mount Donation for Welzheim Observatory After 25 years of operation with Baader domes. Through a staff member of the observatory, the senior manager of Baader Planetarium learned that last year
4.2m m1991
Baader Planetarium
The company Baader Planetarium GmbH was founded in 1966 in Munich. After our then first and only product, the Baader Planetarium, was sold worldwide, we soon started to manufacture projection domes for
5.3 m1991
Kopernikusschule Freigericht
A detailed report on the observatory, the instruments installed there, as well as the fields of work and activities of the Kopernikusschule can be found here: www.astro-freigericht.de/sternwarte-1.html
5.3 m1990/91
Observatory Bad Zwesten – Hardtwaldklinik
For over 30 years in weekly operation with two events. The optics and the tracking still sufficiently meet the requirements for presentation operation. Regardless of the weather, multimedia equipment and
4.2 m1990
Geschwister-Scholl Gymnasium Löbau
The 4.2 meter dome for the Geschwister Scholl Gymnasium was installed as early as 1990. Exactly 20 years later, in 2010, a 10Micron GM 2000 QCI and a Zeiss APQ
3.2 m1990
Aloisiuskolleg Bonn
In the summer of 1990, the fiberglass dome on the roof of the Aloisiuskolleg was equipped with a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a 14-inch aperture (about 35 cm) and was then
2.6 m1990
2.6m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
My dome stands on the roof of a two-family house, about 20 kilometers southwest of Hanover as the crow flies. In 1989, my wife and I decided on an extensive
2.1 m1989
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
In operation for almost 30 years. Still works flawlessly!!! It just needs to be cleaned again on the outside. Your J.Marquart
4.2 m1989
Staatliches Gymnasium Burkhart
Our school is proud of our observatory. In the now almost 30 years of operation, there have never been any problems and it is still in use.
3.2 m1991, Umzug 2011
3,2 Meter Classic Dome (Slit)
After my 3 m observatory dome from your production has now reached an age of 20 years and recently went through a relocation, I thought that you would be pleased
3.2 m1987
3.2m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
You ask how my observatory is doing, and I say: “It works.” When it rains, it gets wet, but fortunately only on the outside. Inside it is dry and also
2.1 m1986 (geschätzt)
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
I acquired the Baader Planetarium dome second-hand in 2018. After I cleaned it, I was surprised that, after more than 30 years, it was still in very good condition and
2.1 m1986
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
Unfortunately, Mr. Dr. Steinmetz has already passed away, and we do not know whether the dome is still at this location. However, at the time we received from him analog
3.2 m1986
3.2m – Skinakas Observatory (FORTH)
30 years of Baader-domes on Mt. Skinakas, right next to the mythological birthplace of ZEUS Heraklion, Crete September 27, 2016 [caption id="attachment_1283" align="alignright" width="200"] Read the official letter by the Foundation for
8.0 m1984
MPS (Max-Planck Institut für Sonnensystemforschung)
In the neighborhood of our 3.5 m and 4.5 m AllSky domes, built in 2016 for “The Open University,” stands one of the longest-serving domes on Mount Teide: an 8
2.1 m1983 / 2021
2.1m Classic Dome (Slit dome)
Our dome is the first production model of the 2.1 m slit domes. It was delivered in the winter of 1983/84, assembled by ourselves, and has been in trouble-free operation
4.2 m2021
4.2m Highspeed Dome – European Space Agency (ESA)
This special type of dome was designed for space and satellite applications. The fast dome rotation allows the telescope to continuously track even satellites in very low orbits. Likewise, the

Bundeswehr

The largest single order in the history of Baader Planetarium GmbH is nearing completion. In November 2025, we installed the two 1-meter telescopes from PlaneWave Instruments for the Bundeswehr’s new space surveillance system (SysWRÜbw). The two 6.15m Advanced slit domes that house the telescopes had already been installed in June 2025. This order is an important step in further positioning the company in the field of observatory construction for professional astronomy and space observation. Johannes Baader, third-generation CEO:

“I am very proud that, as a family-run company, we are able to contribute our expertise in turnkey observatory construction through our local specialists to this important project.”

Detailed information: Bundeswehr Space Security Strategy at www.bmvg.de

Further information and images about the project can be found in these articles:

October 2024: Two 6.15m slit domes, each with a 1m telescope, for the Bundeswehr space surveillance project
July 2025: Topping-out ceremony: Successful installation of 2x 6.15m domes for the Bundeswehr
September 2025: Factory acceptance of the 1m telescopes for the Bundeswehr
May 2026: Site acceptance test of the 1m telescopes for the Bundeswehr successfully passed