What is this place?

Welcome to the Haus der Astronomie, also known as the House of Astronomy! It is Heidelbergs Center for Astronomy Education and Outreach and inside this brochure is a collection of important and interesting information to get you started on your way.

One of the most prominent features of the Haus der Astronomie is the modern galaxy shaped building which was built in 2011. This new building contains a variety of learning tools and allows for a number of functions. The large lecture theatre is called the Klaus Tschira Auditorium and seats up to 100 people and can reserved by businesses. This is the essential hub of all action where all guest lecturers come to present their work. Within the auditorium is a digital planetarium and on the right you can see the famous building. The Haus der Astronomie is located on top of the Knigstuhl, the highest peak in the Odenwald Mountains, and is within the Lower Odenwald forest in Heidelberg. The peak is measured to be 567m high and allows for scenic views of both the River Necker and the Rhine Valley. If you visit the Haus der Astronomie we suggest you bring a pair of binoculars and a good camera to take advantage of the surrounding scenic beauty. So take advantage of what is to offer and visit today!

The institution was founded in 2008 by two organisation. One is Germanys most famous and largest basic research organisation, the Max Planck Society for Advancement of Science. The other is the Klaus Tschira Foundation. The aims of the organisation are to popularise science among the masses by teaching the public about astronomy and astrophysics. To aid us in our goal we allow the general public and groups make bookings and see what is here. We also run a summer school and supply the science community with teaching materials.

This is what our famous galaxy shaped building looks like.

BOOK A VISIT TODAY Here is what is visible from the beautiful Knigstuhl!

Yet another view waiting for you when you visit the Haus der Astronomie.

There are two buses that will take you up to the Haus der Astronomie. Bus 30 will drop you off directly in front of the building. Bus 39 will drop you 5 minutes away when you get off at Sternwarte. If you are coming by car then follow the road signs directing towards Knigstuhl on the K9708 road, leading onto the K9710 which will then have the Haus der Astronomie signposted.

Heres a selection of some of Sterne und Weltraums publications. Within the Haus der Astronomie you can locate the Sterne und Weltraum magazine, or Stars and Space magazine as we would know it. This is perhaps Germanys most famous astronomical magazine and has been published since 1962. The magazine issues its publications once a month and can be found available online.

CONTACT
Haus der Astronomie MPIA-Campus Knigstuhl 17 D-69117 Heidelberg Germany Phone:+49 6221 528-160 (Mon - Fri, 9 - 12) Fax: +49 6221 528-246 Email: info@hda-hd.de

Haus der Astronomie