The world is full of incredible observatories. But though most of those focus on the stars,it's rare to find one that pays homage to the resident of a galaxy far, far absent.
A university in Germany has transformed its hilltop observatory into the charming likeness of RD-2D. The blue and white building looks like an oversized replica of the beloved Star Wars robot.
The project that transformed the building into this pop culture homage was led by Dr. Hubert Zitt, and an immense fan of the franchise who even gives lectures on the films. He and his students were quickly able to paint the observatory and turn it into the quirky attraction it is nowadays.
The building itself is a small public observatory that holds a 14-inch reflector with a myriad (a very large number) of filters and attachments. The place,though section of the university, is not used for science and is instead used for public showings.
Source: atlasobscura.com