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On 12 August 2026, Germany will experience an impressive partial solar eclipse. Learn where to find an unobstructed view of the low Sun, how the atmosphere affects visibility and which protection is required for safe observation.

The new Baader AstroSolar® ClearWhite Safety Film OD 5.1 delivers an exceptionally clear, white, and high-contrast view of the Sun for safe solar observation and photography. In this FAQ, we answer the most important questions about its features, differences compared to the previous OD 5.0 film, safety, handling, and imaging applications.

The two 1 m telescopes for the Bundeswehr’s space surveillance project have successfully passed the Site Acceptance Test at the Meßstetten site. The system has now been handed over to the customer and will enter trial operation before the concluding Final Acceptance.

Coming Soon: FFC All-in-One T-2 Set – 3–4x magnification for 1¼" and T-2 cameras FlatField Converter (FFC) All-in-One Set with apochromatic, multi-coated lenses Preconfigured for 3-4x magnification Variable setting of the magnification, designed for...

Baader Planetarium announces the appointment of Auriga S.r.l as the official distributor for the Italian market. As part of this strategic partnership, CEO Johannes Baader personally traveled to Italy to finalize the collaboration with the...

How did a small basement workshop in Munich become an internationally recognized name in astronomical education? This retrospective highlights Baader Planetarium’s early milestones—from the patented School Planetarium and the highly complex Giant Planetarium to the first projection and observatory domes. A story of craftsmanship, didactic vision, and determined progress between 1966 and 1980.

Baader Planetarium regularly attends trade fairs and public events, either with its own stand or as a distributor for brands such as Celestron, PlaneWave Instruments, TEC, 10Micron, and many more.

2024 was once again an eventful year for Baader Planetarium, marked by numerous international events and exhibitions. In this blog post, we would like to look back on the experiences we gathered throughout the year...

Baader Planetarium is supplying 13 AllSky Domes for an international space surveillance project led by Slingshot Aerospace on behalf of the UK Space Agency. The robust domes expand the global network of optical sensors and provide new infrastructure for the safe monitoring of satellites and orbital activity.