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Polar lights over the Hans Haffner Observatory
On the night of Friday, May 10, 2024 to Saturday, May 11, 2024, spectacular auroras could be observed at the Hans Haffner Observatory.
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Once again an Astronomer's Telegram published
"ATel #16403: Rapid increase in the optical brightness of the blazar AO 0235+164" This Astronomer's Telegram is now the 22nd ATel published by the Hans Haffner Observatory student team.
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Building application for the expansion of the observatory has been approved
The Hans Haffner Observatory is to be expanded next year to include a small domed building and a larger area of around 300 square metres. The Würzburg District Office has now approved the building application for the domed building, meaning that work can begin in spring 2024.