On a clear late-autumn evening in Regensburg, a sizeable group of PhD students and visiting researchers paid a visit to the local observatory.
The observatory's dedicated volunteers kicked off the evening with an introductory presentation about the night sky and the wonders of the universe. No question was left unanswered! Despite the group having a wide range of academic backgrounds and levels of prior knowledge, the presenter did an excellent job of engaging everyone and keeping the audience interested throughout.
The highlight of the evening was just around the corner: we made our way up to the observatory's rooftop, where several telescopes were already set up, each pointing towards a different celestial object. This gave us the opportunity to admire the Moon's surface in remarkable detail, including its craters, as well as catch a glimpse of Saturn and its iconic ring.
All in all, it was a thoroughly enjoyable and fascinating evening that left the entire group with some wonderful impressions and memories.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on the tour!
