2019 has been a bit rocky for me but I was pleased that we did manage a bunch of good events, which I would like to highlight here (please be with me 😉 )
APRIL
A Pfungstadt school class teacher interested to demonstrate real Astronomy got in contact with me, thanks to Claudia Monteiro. We organised an outreach event for school class at our Eberstadt observation site and it was very much appreciated by the kids AND the teachers!
July
ESOC had organised the “Take me to the Moon” event on the 16th and as there was a lunar eclipse the same day, asked if the EUMETSAT Astronomy Club could provide support for the observation. While there had been some cloud layers, mostly it was possible to provide a great show to the audience – adding 2 passes of the International Space Station as well!
- “Best” Shots by Carsten (not that many):
- Moon by Carsten (I am NOT too proud of the outcome):
- People at the Event:
- By ESOC
August
It had been thought about 2 years back, but then it became reality: we tripped to the East-Hesse Rhön Dark Park, in fact already in east Germany (Thüringen) to experience real dark sky in Germany.
The weather was great on the chosen 31st and the observation terrific!
Here some photos that provide you an impression on how what you have missed 😉
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FgjuaqCTRDx2AE4r9
September
The world-famous European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) opens its doors every 5-6 years or so to the pubic, when maintenance is going on (big shut downs). Ivan, Bernard and me from the Club visited the site from 15th-16th, again having stunning weather. Have a look: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5rkVpyAaNa9SMTy98
November
Another collaboration with ESOC was the >attempt< observation of the Mercury transit over the sun on. After so much luck with weather that year, it had to once bust…..but it was still fun and appreciated. People asked many good questions and we did our best to provide quality answers
Some impressions: https://photos.app.goo.gl/eb2hbm9krFw4Mj6W8
Other events
- Metop-A, -B and finally also -C flares
- Observations of noctilucent clouds on 21st June (see left)
- …help me finding more events 2019!
- Plenty of wonderful images shot by Holger, Petros and Duncan! Perhaps they could summarise their best photos?