horizonobservatorium

horizonobservatorium is an astronomical observatory operated by a consortium of universities and research institutes. Located in a remote high-altitude region optimized for dark-sky conditions, the facility conducts observational programs across optical and near-infrared wavelengths.

The project began in the early 2010s as a collaboration among international partners. First light was achieved in 2014, with full commissioning completed in 2016. The site design emphasizes modular growth and rapid-response capabilities.

The observatory houses a 3.5-meter class optical telescope equipped with a wide-field imager and a medium-resolution spectrograph. A network of smaller robotic telescopes provides continuous monitoring and rapid follow-up. Infrared capabilities are provided by a dedicated instrument suite.

horizonobservatorium focuses on time-domain astronomy, exoplanet follow-up, transient events such as supernovae, variable stars, and solar-system object tracking. The facility participates in global surveys and collaborates with space- and ground-based facilities.

The observatory adheres to open data policies following a provisional proprietary period, with data products available to the scientific community and, after embargo, to the public. It runs education and outreach programs and hosts visiting researchers and students.

The facility has contributed to the rapid localization and characterization of transient events and to measurements of exoplanet atmospheres through coordinated observations.