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KASCADE-Grande Lab, Germany

From series “Incredible Labs for Space and Physics Research”
Year: 2003.

The KASCADE-Grande installation is located in Karlsruhe. It was formed by specialists from the Technical Institute. It is a large ground network consisting of 252 detector stations. They are designed to study extensive air showers. These showers are the result of the impact of cosmic rays on the earth's atmosphere. Their energy is very high. The very first launch of the KASCADE-Grande experimental installation took place in 1996. The new improved KASCADE-Grande station started operating in 2003.

Officially, the work of the large-scale scientific polygon continued until the end of March 2009. But many of its systems stopped working only in 2013. The scientific installation remained intact after the official completion of the research. Its detectors continue to be used for various measurement tests today. One of the main features of the KASCADE-Grande scientific installation is a detailed computer simulation of the studied processes.

The widely used extrapolation method allowed modeling. But even such a universal method did not allow modeling some complex processes of extensive air showers. Such computer simulation systems were the first in the world. They allowed visually assessing the course of many physical processes. Researchers from all over the world have been studying them for decades. The researchers managed to get a lot of important data over the years of the unique installation. They estimated not only the energy of the studied cosmic particles but also their approximate mass. Next - Amundsen-Scott Station


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'BBBank eG' located in 1.05 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'LMG Leasing-Mietwagen GmbH' is located in 2.91 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'EFA Tankstellenbetriebe Mineralölhandel GmbH' in 3.05 km
Supermarket: 'Lidl' in 2.15 km
Parking: 'ITU - Nordtor' in 0.59 km
Apotheek: 'Curie-Apotheke' in 2.94 km
Police station: 'Polizeiposten Hardt' in 2.93 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'KIT Mensa' in 0.92 km
Railway station: 'KIT-Campus Nord Bahnhof' in 0.58 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Speyer Airport ZQC - in 22 km
 »  Baden Oos Airport ZCC - in 38 km
 »  City Mannheim Airport MHG - in 41 km
 »  Baden Airport FKB - in 43 km
 »  Worms Airport ZQV - in 56 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near KASCADE-Grande Lab

Hotel-Restaurant Schröcker Tor

Located in 2 km from KASCADE-Grande Lab
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Rooms: 19
Freshly prepared cuisine from Baden include fish, game and international dishes are served at Hotel-Restaurant Schröcker Tor. Seasonal offers, fresh … More: photo, rates and booking
ACHAT Comfort Hotel Karlsruhe

Located in 6 km from KASCADE-Grande Lab
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Rooms: 83
The brightly decorated rooms of the ACHAT Comfort Karlsruhe include satellite TV, Wi-Fi, a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Wi-Fi is free in … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Maurer

Located in 7 km from KASCADE-Grande Lab
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Rooms: 32
The Hotel Maurer's quiet and comfy rooms ensure an undisturbed night's sleep. You will also benefit from a tasty daily breakfast buffet, a cosy bar, … More: photo, rates and booking
Walk'sches Haus

Located in 8 km from KASCADE-Grande Lab
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Rooms: 26
The country-style rooms at Walk'sches Haus are romantically furnished with cosy carpet and an armchair. Every room includes cable TV, a desk and a … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around KASCADE-Grande Lab - Karlsruhe

Women who like fine shoes will find it very interesting to visit Dielmann. This is a designer shop that offers shoes by such famous brands as Paul Green. The prices are quite high, but they are in line with the high quality of items. The shop offers a variety of eye-catching models for any season. There is always a selection of classical shoes.
When it comes to describing shopping centers in Karlsruhe, it is important to mention Ettlinger Tor. This is the largest shopping center in the city that occupies a whole quarter. There are so many shops and shopping pavilions that it is hard to count them all. Here, visitors can find shops by such famous brands as Esprit and H&M, as well as a giant MediaMarkt store. The majority of shops in Ettlinger Tor are in the mid-price segment. Visitors can always purchase not only trendy and attractive outfits but also original and memorable gifts.

Men may find it interesting to visit Waffen Rummer shop that sells “toys” and accessories for real men. At this shop, they can order new hunting gear, knives and guns for any taste, as well as many irreplaceable items for everyone who likes outdoor activities.
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