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, Dobsonian and other mobile telescopes are used. Here we also explain the constellations currently visible in the sky and show our visitors how to orient themselves in the night sky. Daytime sky tours with observations of solar activity are also part of the program. At regular intervals, lecture events on astronomical topics enrich our educational program.

The observatory is open every Wednesday and Friday when the sky is clear. In addition, school classes and youth groups can book special tours. Special astronomical events such as solar and lunar eclipses, lunar occultations of planets, appearances of comets and asteroids, the Perseids and Geminids, etc., attract particular public interest. Therefore, we are of course also open on those occasions.

In addition, the association regularly participates in the nationwide Astronomy Day, in the holiday programs of the Bad Tölz–Wolfratshausen district, in the Geretsried Children and Youth Day, and in the Learning Festival at Benediktbeuern Monastery.

All events of the observatory are carried out by volunteer active members of the association, the “core group” of the non-profit organization Isartalsternwarte e.V., which currently has about 80 members and is dedicated to public astronomical education.