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Was this unassuming building once a secret laboratory for stargazing pioneers? The Astronomische Station “Tycho Brahe” doesn’t reveal its secrets at first glance. It stands here in Rostock, a humble brick structure. Don’t let its exterior fool you though. This observatory and planetarium holds a captivating story within its walls. The Astronomische Station “Tycho Brahe” opened in 1965. It quickly became a hub for astronomical education, especially for school children. Imagine gazing at the night sky within its planetarium. A dome, six meters in diameter, transforms into a canvas of five thousand stars. You can witness the constellations specific to any latitude between the North Pole and the equator. For those who crave a closer look, the observatory houses a Coudé refractor telescope. This powerful instrument allows you to magnify celestial objects between 56 and 375 times their size. The Astronomische Station “Tycho Brahe” is more than just a building with a telescope. It has been a place of learning, discovery, and inspiration for generations. Who knows what secrets of the universe it might reveal to you?

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