Haus der Astronomie on Königstuhl mountain in Heidelberg (IMAGE)

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Haus der Astronomie on Königstuhl mountain in Heidelberg

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The galaxy-shaped building of Haus der Astronomie, literally 'House of Astronomy', on Königstuhl mountain in Heidelberg, Germany. The building was opened in late 2011. Constructed by the Klaus Tschira Foundation, it contains office and laboratory space, workshop rooms and a central, 100-seat auditorium that features a digital planetarium.

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