The dome of the public observatory, which is situated in the heart of Trebur, is visible from quite a distance from the outlying fields surrounding the village. The dome has a diameter of 5.4 meters and houses one of the largest privat telescopes of the world.
The original intention of starting this excellent project was to offer a worthwhile cultural attraction to the residents of Trebur and neighbouring areas. This project was initialised and founded by Michael Adrian and with the expert assistance of Jürgen Bommarius, Dr. Johannes Ohlert and Horst Tremel, planning and implementing these plans began in summer 1995. These included decisions as to which dome, telescope, accessories, computing equipment, and educational facilities would best serve the public of the Rhein-Main area.
The history and development as well as the lecture program are summarized step by step over the years on the following pages.