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Wingst Magnetic Observatory, Germany: what it is and when to go
Wingst Magnetic Observatory is a magnetic observatory (Erdmagnetisches Observatorium Wingst) in Germany (Hemmoor). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is December. In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 12. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Magnetic observatory · Stargazing
- Local name
- Erdmagnetisches Observatorium Wingst
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- December.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 62 km as the crow flies
- Website
- gfz-potsdam.de
- Run by
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum
- Coordinates
- 53.74095, 9.07399
What it is and where
Wingst Magnetic Observatory is a magnetic observatory (Erdmagnetisches Observatorium Wingst) in Germany (Hemmoor).
It is in Hemmoor, where this site lists 19 more places to see, 5.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 53.74095, 9.07399; the nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 62 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum
It is one of the Stargazing places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Wingst Magnetic Observatory is December.
- JanPossible7:44
- FebPossible9:30
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBetter not13:44
- MayBetter not15:41
- JunBetter not16:48
- JulBetter not16:20
- AugBetter not14:36
- SepBetter not12:24
- OctBetter not10:13
- NovPossible8:14
- DecBest time7:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 12. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Deutscher OlympNature · Mountains199 m
- Zoo in der WingstWith kids · Wildlife418 m
- Großsteingrab WingstHistory1.4 km
- Spiel- und Sportpark WingstWith kids1.7 km
- SilberbergHill in Landkreis Cuxhaven, Germany1.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Stargazing
- Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory: astronomical observatory in Germany
- Hamburg Observatory: astronomical observatory
- Effelsberg 100-metre Radio Telescope: radio telescope in Germany
- Karl Schwarzschild Observatory: Observatory
- GEO600: gravitational wave detector in Germany
- Sonneberg Observatory: Observatory
Every Germany place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wingst Magnetic Observatory?
It is a magnetic observatory (Erdmagnetisches Observatorium Wingst in the local language) in Germany.
When is the best time to visit Wingst Magnetic Observatory?
December. In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 12.
How do you get to Wingst Magnetic Observatory?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 62 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Deutscher Olymp, Zoo in der Wingst, Großsteingrab Wingst. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
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- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Wingst Magnetic Observatory on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.