The Observatory of the VdS Köln, my location of amateur research
The observatory of the "Vereinigung der Sternfreunde Köln" Odenthal/Scheuren (near Cologne) Odenthal/Scheuren, 51° north, 7°10' east. A half timbered house in the traditional style. The front part houses is the instrument platform; the roof can be pushed back to the rear. In the rear part of the house is the heated lounge with computer station. The sky is excellent and in winter one can work the whole night without freezing. The south west horizon permits observations until -25° Declination.
Grating: 2400 L/mm
Dispersion: 0.11 Angstr./pix
Spectral resolution R ~ 17000
CCD camera Nova 402ME
Guiding webcam Phillips