Berghaus Rhön Sky Camera

A Window on the Heavens

Mounted at the Himmelsschauplatz Berghaus Rhön near Riedenberg, this upward-facing all-sky camera frames the entire celestial dome through a wide fisheye lens. A high-sensitivity sensor captures the sky above the rolling Rhön highlands, letting astronomy enthusiasts judge at a glance whether the heavens are open for observation.

Dark Skies of the Rhön

The Rhön Biosphere Reserve is celebrated as one of Germany's premier dark-sky destinations, where minimal light pollution unveils stars, constellations, and the luminous arc of the Milky Way. The camera's orientation is fixed with north at the top, south at the bottom, west to the right and east to the left.

For Skywatchers and Stargazers

This feed is a practical companion for amateur astronomers planning a trip to the summit. It reveals passing cloud cover, the clarity of the celestial dome, and the changing seasonal face of the sky over the Bavarian uplands — an open invitation to the wonders overhead.