Wellcome to the homepage of the observatory `Himmelwarte` located in switzerland
First Test Januar 2012
The new Camera SBIG STX-16803, the FW5-STX filterwheel (the 65mm LRGB-Halpha filterset of Baader Planetarium) and the 4' ASA Rotator/Korrektor. First tests at the sky 3 times 5 min L, 1 times 5min R/G/B, 3 times Ha 5min.
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Last update 03.02.2012
Global H-alpha Patrol Network Current Sun
Heute am Himmel: Sonntag, 5. Februar 2012
Das Mondmeer Mare Crisium erscheint randnah. Der helle "Abendstern" ist der Planet Venus. Transit von Jupiter's Grossem Roten Fleck um 21¾ Uhr.
Monatsthema: Tropen-Feeling im Februar: Liegende Mondsichel über Europa
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?
The actual sky
Mars Express reveals wind-blown deposits on Mars
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.
Watch ?Shanghai waters? on the Earth from Space programme
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.