Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Max Wolf
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Max Wolf Marker
„In diesem Hause wurde der Astronom Max Wolf am 21. Juni 1863 geboren, errichtete als Student seine Sternwarte, machte 1884–1897 seine ersten Entdeckungen und wies durch seine Aufnahmen des gestirnten Himmels der Forschung neue Bahnen.“
"In this house the astronomer Max Wolf was born on 21 June 1863, established his observatory as a student, made his first discoveries between 1884 and 1897, and through his photographs of the starry sky opened new paths for scientific research."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1863.
Location. 49° 24.596′ N, 8° 41.995′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Märzgasse and Landfriedstraße, on the right when traveling south on Märzgasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Märzgasse 16, Heidelberg BW 69117, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Haus Wieser (within shouting distance of this marker); Ludwig Seligmann (within shouting
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Also see . . . Max Wolf. Wikipedia
Maximilian Franz Joseph Cornelius Wolf (21 June 1863 – 3 October 1932) was a German astronomer and a pioneer in the field of astrophotography. He was the chairman of astronomy at the University of Heidelberg and director of the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory from 1902 until his death in 1932.(Submitted on February 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Max Wolf Marker
The view of the marker above the window.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
3. Max Wolf Marker
The view of the building from across the street.
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4. Max Wolf
Maximilian Franz Joseph Cornelius Wolf, German astronomer
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
