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Archenhold Observatory

The longest moving refracting telescope is 21 m long with a lens diameter of 68 cm. This giant telescope was built in 1896 by Dr. Friedrich Simon Archenhold but is now part of the Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin. It was the place where Albert Einstein presented his Theory of Relativity to the public in 1915.

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Address: Alt-Treptow 1
Hours: Museum: Wed-Sun 14:00-16:30. Guided tours: Thu 20:00; Sat Sun 15:00
Price: Free, guided tour €6
Website: astw.de (opens in a new tab)

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