Max Planck Institute for Astronomy
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The Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie (Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, MPIA) is a research institute of the Max Planck Society (MPG). It is located in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany near the top of the Königstuhl, adjacent to the historic Landessternwarte Heidelberg-Königstuhl astronomical observatory. The institute primarily conducts basic research in the natural sciences in the field of astronomy.
Founder(s) | Hans Elsässer |
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Established | 1969 |
Focus | Astronomy |
Managing Director | Laura Kreidberg |
Key people | Thomas Henning, Hans-Walter Rix |
Address | Königstuhl 17, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany |
Location | , , |
Website | Official website |
In addition to its own astronomical observations and astronomical research, the Institute is also actively involved in the development of observation instruments. The instruments or parts of them are manufactured in the institute's own workshops.