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There's something magical about the night sky. The world of constellations, planets, and galaxies is fascinating. Anyone interested can find what they're looking for on these portals.
With the right preparation and a little background knowledge, this is an unforgettable experience. Have fun stargazing!
Stargazing tips:
Choose the right location
Find a place far away from artificial light to improve your view of the stars. Naturpark Hohe Mark there are many remote places.
Time:
The best conditions for stargazing are clear, cloudless nights. Avoid full moon nights, as the moon's light can overshadow many stars.
Dress:
Dress warmly, as it can get chilly at night. A blanket or lounger can also be helpful for lying comfortably and observing the sky.
Features:
A good pair of binoculars or a telescope can enhance the experience, but the naked eye is also good enough to see many stars, planets, and constellations.
Star maps and apps:
Use rotating Star maps or smartphone apps, e.g. “Loss of the Night” (free/ part of a science project) or “Stellarium“ to find the position of stars and planets.
Observatories near you:
Observatory of the Star Friends Association Borken eV
Westphalian Public Observatory and Planetarium Recklinghausen: This observatory offers public viewing evenings and events. It's worth visiting the website for current offerings.
IUZ Observatory Bochum: A little further away, but also worth a visit, this observatory offers guided tours and special events.
Online portals
Heavens Above:
This website provides information about satellites, shooting stars, and planetary visibility.
A free, open-source planetarium that shows you what the sky looks like at any time, anywhere.
Here you will find a lot of information about astronomy, current missions and the latest discoveries.
Background knowledge
Constellations: Learn about the most important constellations, such as the Big Dipper, Orion, and Cassiopeia. This will help you better navigate the sky.
Astronomical events: Look out for special events such as meteor showers (e.g. Perseids, Geminids) or planetary constellations.
Anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge can do so on the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy – there is extensive information on Planet and star formation, Galaxies and Cosmology and Euclid News.
The following website is also packed with lots of information and links and is very exciting! (Even though this science year is already over.) Just click through...
https://www.wissenschaftsjahr.de/2023/aktuelles/was-ist-was
It also includes this page on the study of nocturnal phenomena
https://nachtlicht-buehne.de/
Naturpark High mark
im Naturparkhouse Tiergarten Schloss Raesfeld
Tiergarten 1
46348 Raesfeld
Phone: 02865-609110
Email: np-hohemark@raesfeld.de
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