About myself
My name is Christoph Schaefer and I am living in switzerland. After my study of chemistry I focussed on molecular genetics at the Max Planck Institut in Berlin, my place of birth, germany. Afterwards I relocated to switzerland and since almost 20 years I worked, first in research at the university, later in medical institutions and now for the diagnostic industry. Currently I integrate this new technological knowledge into the medical marketing of an international acting, swiss company.
In order to compensate my effords in the microcosmos of the molecular nanoworld, I am interested to look to the opposite, namely the macrocosmos at the sky. In between are my love for my wife Ann with Dounia, my three wonderful children David. Lea-Nora, Janek and fine arts...
Since 2004 I approach the fascinating hobby `astronomy` by intensive studies in literature, building my own observatory named `Himmelwarte`, collecting and testing astronomical accessories. Being mainly interested in the CCD astrophotography and taking advantage of exspecially high quality russian optical equipment (Intes, Lomo). The various setups are described or shown in the technical section of my homepage and are, of course, just my personal point of view...
Thanks to all those, who freely exchange their knowledge in this fascinating hobby and my wife Ann for her warm interest and support...
Das Mondmeer Mare Crisium erscheint randnah. Der helle "Abendstern" ist der Planet Venus. Transit von Jupiter's Grossem Roten Fleck um 21¾ Uhr. 
Wer in südlicheren Gefilden Ferien macht, weiss, dass die Mondsichel dort manchmal ganz flach, wie ein Boot, am Himmel steht. Ist dies auch bei uns möglich? 
New images from ESA?s Mars Express show the Syrtis Major region on Mars. Once thought to be a sea of water, the region is now known to be a volcanic province dating back billions of years. 
Discover more about our planet with the Earth from Space video programme. Join us every Friday at 10:00 CET for an 800 km-high tour with spectacular images from Earth-observing satellites.