Associations
Associations
Three non-profit support associations support the work of the astronomical facilities of Stiftung Planetarium Berlin: Förderverein der Archenhold-Sternwarte and und des Zeiss-Großplanetariums Berlin e. V., Sternfreunde Berlin e. V. and Wilhelm-Foerster-Sternwarte e. V. Are you an amateur astronomer and would you like to exchange ideas with like-minded people, set up projects and share your enthusiasm for the facilities of Stiftung Planetarium Berlin?
Find out more about the work of the associations, what they are committed to, and how you can become a member.
Förderverein der Archenhold-Sternwarte und des Zeiss-Großplanetariums Berlin e.V.
The purpose of this non-profit association is to provide moral, financial and material support for the Archenhold-Sternwarte and the Zeiss-Großplanetarium in Berlin. It was founded on 27 November, 1990. Its members are students and adults who all have one thing in common: they are friends and supporters of the Archenhold-Sternwarte and the Zeiss-Großplanetarium.
Members support the development and operation of the two centres in a variety of ways. Dozens of large and small projects have been realised since the association was founded.
As a member of the support association, you are entitled to free admission to all astronomical events held at the facilities.
Further information can be found on the support association's website: www.astw.de
Contact:
Förderverein der Archenhold-Sternwarte und des Zeiss-Großplanetarium Berlin e. V.
Archenhold-Sternwarte
Vorstand
Alt-Treptow 1
12435 Berlin
Telephone: +49 30 536 063 720
Email: kontakt@astw.de
Sternfreunde Berlin e.V.
As a recognised German youth welfare organisation, Sternfreunde Berlin e. V. actively introduces children and young people aged 8 and over to astronomy. The non-profit association was founded in 1995, but can already look back on a 40-year history at the former PionierPalat (today the Freizeit- und Erholungszentrum Wuhlheide, FEZ). The association teaches astronomy, physics, computer science and mathematics, offers telescopes and photographic equipment as well as tutorials in digital image processing.
The association is now based in the Zeiss-Großplanetarium in Berlin, carries out astronomical observations at night, and is enthusiastic about astrophotography.
Further information can be found on the association's website: www.sternfreunde.berlin
Contact:
Sternfreunde Berlin & Brandenburg e.V.
Prenzlauer Allee 80
Raum 16
10405 Berlin
Email: Kontakt@sternfreunde.berlin
Wilhelm-Foerster-Sternwarte e.V.
The association Wilhelm-Foerster-Sternwarte e. V. stands for hands-on astronomy. All visitors to the observatory are invited to try out the telescopes under supervision. The association's working groups are open to members of the association. Currently, there is an Astro Practice Working Group, the Berlin Moon Observers Group, and the History of Astronomy Working Group. Information about the working groups can be found on the association's website.
Twice a year, the association usually offers a multi-part course (practical course) on practical astronomical observation, which is open to all interested parties.
In addition, the association offers a lecture every Wednesday at 20.00 as part of its »Science Live« series, except during the summer and Christmas holidays.
As the Planetarium am Insulaner is closed for renovation and modernisation work, the lectures are currently taking place at Schöneberg Town Hall. You can find out more about the various topics covered by the lectures given by well-known scientists and journalists on the association's website.
Further information about the association Wilhelm-Foerster-Sternwarte e. V. can be found on www.wfs.berlin
Contact:
Wilhelm-Foerster-Sternwarte e.V.
Postfach 330 141
14171 Berlin
Email: Vorstand@WFS.Berlin