Hi.

My name is Stergos Manolakas, and I am the owner of the Rhodes Observatory. Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by anything related to space and astronomy. I was a child who would look up at the sky and try to understand the universe. In 1995, I began my journey into amateur astronomy alongside the astronomer Mr. Volker Milde. Together with my wife Mrs. Melina Heesch, we welcome you to this unique place where astronomy and leisure become one. Since 2013, you’ve had the opportunity to join me, or another amateur astronomer on a journey to the stars at our two observatories. Astronomical objects, thousands or millions of light-years away, become visible through our telescopes. In the stargarden, you can view various astronomical exhibits and constructions that I have designed and built myself. Warm thanks to Mr. Volker Milde, who taught me astronomy in theory and practice. I would also like to thank Mr. Harry Zampettoulas for his invaluable technical support and for building our website. We look forward to seeing you in person and guiding you through the stars.

We look forward to welcoming you to Rhodes Observatory.