Münster All-Weather Zoo

The climate has an impact on the earth and on us humans, and this is precisely what the special exhibition at the LWL Museum of Natural History is about. Guests are taken on a journey through the past, present and future on 1,000 square metres and can become active climate researchers themselves. The exhibition appeals to all the senses and offers interesting facts for young and old.

Only a few regions on our planet offer many clear nights with dark night skies without light pollution. Namibia is considered the paradise under the southern starry sky. Some astronomers from Osnabrück were able to set off on a trip to the Roisand Astrofarm in May and June 2022. Near the Tropic of Capricorn, the centre of the Milky Way shone for them every night for almost three weeks. centre of the Milky Way high in the zenith. In addition to observing and photographing of the southern celestial objects during a round trip through southern Namibia. measurements of the natural night sky brightness on various farms. were obtained. In addition to the findings and images of the southern celestial objects celestial objects, the experiences of the journey will also be reported.

-Location: Planetarium at the LWL Museum of Natural History, 48161 Münster, Germany

-Speaker: Dr. Andreas Hänel

The 4-day-old crescent moon offers a first glimpse of its seas and crater landscapes. crater landscapes. After moonset, the winter winter milky way develops its splendour. The Orion Nebula with its and numerous objects of the winter sky can be observed. can be observed.

Admission is free. The telescopes are provided by the association members on a voluntary basis.

Important: The event can only take place under clear skies. Please inform yourself on our website before your visit.

LOCATION: In the park directly behind the LWL Museum of Natural History, 48161-Münster

Anyone interested in astronomy who browses the website of the Sternfreunde Münster will find a whole range of interesting apps and programmes to support the hobby astronomer:

From the "rotating star chart" for beginners to object catalogues, atlases and much more, the offer presented by Michael Dütting ranges. Advanced sky observers will find possibilities for calculating and comparing the different optical systems. The position data for finding all known celestial objects can be calculated in a simple way. For the documentation of one's own results, there are possibilities for publication and a large astrophoto gallery.

LOCATION: LWL Museum of Natural History, 48161 Münster