Description

Accompanied by a number of volunteers from the observatory, we will be presented with a special programme as a group (to be split into groups).

The indoor programme consists of an interactive circumnavigation of the universe. We start at Earth and fly further and further away. Here, star evolution in particular is highlighted.
What are stars? Where do they come from? What is their life cycle like? Exo-planets (planets around other stars) are also discussed, passing by topics such as types of exo-planets, discovery methods and viability. The overall structure of the universe is also discussed, including galaxies, clusters of galaxies and the overall size of the universe.

The viewing programme will include a visit to the 120-year-old refractor telescope. In clear weather, we will look at the highlights of the night sky ourselves.
Think of any visible planets, moon and star clusters. In the unlikely event that the weather is not clear, you may come back (individually) to look at the sky using the same chart.

Location

Heerlen

Organiser

Region North and Central Limburg

Name and contact details for information

Han Vossen

jmmvossen@home.nl