12.04.2023
We are pleased to invite you to the public lecture “Kleine Galaxien - Große Wirkung: Von Zwerggalaxien, galaktischen Winden und den ersten Galaxien im Universum" (in German).
Dominik Bomans will show that 'small' is anything but insignificant — especially in the realm of galaxies. It is these dwarf galaxies that provide the crucial building blocks for the formation and evolution of all galaxies, even the largest ones.
When 19.4.23 at 20:00
Where Planetarium Bochum
For registration and further information, please have a look at the Planetarium’s homepage.
Picture:
The Dwarf galaxy I Zwicky 18 contains many young stars and bubbles of hot gas.
15.02.2023
We are pleased to invite you to the public lecture “Neue Astronomie auf La Palma" (in German).
Lena and Maximilian Linhoff will take you to the Canary Island of La Palma, a destination not just for tourists but especially for astronomers. There, some of the world’s most advanced telescopes are at work, helping them to explore the nature of the mysterious cosmic rays.
When 22.2.23 at 20:00
Where Planetarium Bochum
For registration and further information, please have a look at the Planetarium’s homepage.
Picture:
The Milky Way above telescopes on La Palma
18.01.2023
We are pleased to invite you to the public lecture “Alles Gute kommt von oben: Das Rätsel der kosmischen Strahlung" (in German).
Karl-Heinz Kampert shares the quest to uncover the most energetic particles in the universe that strike Earth from the depths of the cosmos. You will learn more on how scientists are searching for the origins of these mysterious and extraordinarily powerful messengers from space.
When 25.1.23 at 20:00
Where Planetarium Bochum
For registration and further information, please have a look at the Planetarium’s homepage.
Picture:
One of the detector stations of the Pierre Auger Observatory in the Argentine Pampa
23.11.2022
We are pleased to invite you to the public lecture “Leuchtende Teilchen und Dunkle Materie" (in German).
Dominik Elsässer explores with you the mysterious nature of dark matter and shows how the study of high-energy gamma radiation can open new windows into understanding this exotic form of matter.
When 30.11.22 at 20:00
Where Planetarium Bochum
For registration and further information, please have a look at the Planetarium’s homepage.
Picture:
The MAGIC telescope on the Canary Island La Palma searching for traces of Dark Matter.
07.11.2022
Congratulations to our SFB-1491 spokesperson Prof. Julia Tjus who received a Jubilee Professorship for 2023 at Chalmers Technical University in Gothenburg, Sweden!
