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"Rocket launch" at the Astronomy Day 2010

One of the highlights of the Astronomy Day 2010 at the Vienna University Observatory were rocket launches for children. The Astronomy Day 2010 was held on the 24th of April. Dozens of astronomy-related public events took place in Austria, Germany... show more

One of the highlights of the Astronomy Day 2010 at the Vienna University Observatory were rocket launches for children. The Astronomy Day 2010 was held on the 24th of April. Dozens of astronomy-related public events took place in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
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1.5m Ritchey-Chrétien Reflector

The primary mirror of this Ritchey-Chretien telescope has a diameter of 152cm, the secondary one of 52cm. The telescope has two focal lengths: a Ritchey-Chretien focus (12.5m), and a Cassegrain focus (22.5m). The first scientific pictures were taken... show more

The primary mirror of this Ritchey-Chretien telescope has a diameter of 152cm, the secondary one of 52cm. The telescope has two focal lengths: a Ritchey-Chretien focus (12.5m), and a Cassegrain focus (22.5m). The first scientific pictures were taken in 1970. The telescope is located at the Leopold-Figl-Observatory for Astrophysics at the Mitterschöpfl in Lower Austria.
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100 Hours of Astronomy

During the worldwide event 100 Hours of Astronomy the Day of Astronomy took place on the Maria-Theresien-Platz in Vienna on April 4, 2009. This event was attended by both amateur astronomers and the Department of Astronomy of the University Vienna.... show more

During the worldwide event 100 Hours of Astronomy the Day of Astronomy took place on the Maria-Theresien-Platz in Vienna on April 4, 2009. This event was attended by both amateur astronomers and the Department of Astronomy of the University Vienna. The visitors could see details of the surrounding buildings, the sun, the moon and other astronomical objects through the telescopes.
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All-Sky-Aufnahme

Sommerliche Milchstraße und Laserstrahl vom Schöpfl Richtung Schneeberg. show more

Sommerliche Milchstraße und Laserstrahl vom Schöpfl Richtung Schneeberg.
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Astronomy Library

The open access area of the astronomy library is located in the estern wing of the Vienna University Observatory. show more

The open access area of the astronomy library is located in the estern wing of the Vienna University Observatory.
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Aussenansicht der Universitätssternwarte Wien: Die große Kuppel

Die dominierende große Kuppel der Universitätssternwarte auf der Türkenschanze in Wien Währing. Aufgenommen von Prof. Franz Kerschbaum. Blickwinkel vom Weinhauser Kirchturm. show more

Die dominierende große Kuppel der Universitätssternwarte auf der Türkenschanze in Wien Währing. Aufgenommen von Prof. Franz Kerschbaum. Blickwinkel vom Weinhauser Kirchturm.
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Cassegrain Reflector

The primary mirror of the Cassegrain telescope has a diameter of 80cm, the secondary one of 27cm. The focal length is 6.6m. This instrument is used for both science and education. The telescope is located in the northern dome of the University... show more

The primary mirror of the Cassegrain telescope has a diameter of 80cm, the secondary one of 27cm. The focal length is 6.6m. This instrument is used for both science and education. The telescope is located in the northern dome of the University Observatory in Vienna.
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Celebration: 125 Years of University Observatory in Vienna-Währing

During the ceremonial act of the 125th anniversary of the University Observatory in Währing (18th district of Vienna) the Austrian National Anthem was played. Federal President Dr. Heinz Fischer as well as Federal Minister of Science and Research Dr.... show more

During the ceremonial act of the 125th anniversary of the University Observatory in Währing (18th district of Vienna) the Austrian National Anthem was played. Federal President Dr. Heinz Fischer as well as Federal Minister of Science and Research Dr. Johannes Hahn and other representants of the national and international astronomical community attended this event on June 5, 2008.
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Ceremonial talk by Dr. Johannes Hahn

During the ceremonial act of the 125th anniversary of the University Observatory in Währing (18th district of Vienna) a ceremonial talk was given by the Federal Minister of Science and Research Dr. Johannes Hahn. The Federal Minister as well as the... show more

During the ceremonial act of the 125th anniversary of the University Observatory in Währing (18th district of Vienna) a ceremonial talk was given by the Federal Minister of Science and Research Dr. Johannes Hahn. The Federal Minister as well as the Federal President Dr. Heinz Fischer and other representants of the national and international astronomical community attended this event on June 5, 2008.
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Cottage-Anlage an der Türkenschanze Wien 1888

Gezeichnet von dem Vereinsarchitekten & Director Carl Ritter v. Borkowski. Aquarellirt von A. Hlavacek. Im oberen Bereich des Bildes ist die Universitätssternwarte in Wien zu sehen, links davon die Weinhauser Kirche, rechts davon der... show more

Gezeichnet von dem Vereinsarchitekten & Director Carl Ritter v. Borkowski. Aquarellirt von A. Hlavacek. Im oberen Bereich des Bildes ist die Universitätssternwarte in Wien zu sehen, links davon die Weinhauser Kirche, rechts davon der Türkenschanzpark.
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