Observatory built to represent Einstein’s theory of relativity reopens in Germany
by Kate Connolly in Potsdam from Science | The Guardian on (#6F31Q)
Einstein Tower has undergone extensive renovations to preserve it for future generations
A solar observatory built to substantiate Albert Einstein's theory of relativity has been reopened near the German capital after a renovation project to preserve it for future generations.
The Einsteinturm (Einstein Tower) on Telegraph Hill in Potsdam, 16 miles (25km) south-west of Berlin, spent a year under scaffolding while work was carried out using modern techniques to seal its many thousands of cracks, cure it of extensive dampness, and to save its domed zinc roof, while retaining its authenticity.
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