The nights have already become noticeably cooler, and the Harz is covered in a colorful canopy of autumn leaves — there is no doubt that autumn has arrived. The longer nights invite visitors to observe the stars. But you do not have to stand outside beneath the velvet-black sky of the universe to explore the depths of space. Why not visit the Harz Planetarium?Here, you can learn fascinating facts about the current night sky and receive a compact overview of our solar system — the perfect introduction to astronomy. Astronomy is the oldest science of all, and it is no wonder: the visible movements of celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and planets have accompanied human destiny just as constantly as the seemingly unchanging stars in the night sky.