EurAstro and the 100 Hours of Astronomy in Munich
Jean-Luc Dighaye
Part 1: EPO Skybar
The 100HA events organised by EurAstro and the EPO Astro Club Munich
started with solar observations on the Skybar terrace on 02 April 2009
at 12:15.
The Sun was nearly featureless. The day after, though, a solar
prominence was seen.
The main activity took place on 02 April starting 17:15. A number of
telescopes were set up across the Skybar terrace.
The Cosmic Diary crew was there! See their report here.
Every child was given a Galileo Scope. They learned how to assemble it,
use its accessories, and observe the Moon.
A small but capable reflector called the FirstScope was presented, and
tested by the audience.
Observations included a scenic transit of the International Space
Station in front of the Moon, Saturn and its satellites Titan and Rhea,
the occultation of a star (SAO 79065) by the Moon, and a wide field view
of the Pleiades.
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