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Image of black hole in the centre of our galaxy
On 12 May 2022, the first image of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our Milky Way was presented worldwide.

On Tenerife and La Palma
At the invitation of the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands (IAC), Peter Habison is working on new astronomy outreach projects as part of the Severo Ochoa Programme in Tenerife.

Astronomy and Photography in Norway
Studiosus trip "Astronomy and Photography" from 29.1. to 5.2.2022 to Norway to observe the Aurora Borealis with visit of the Andoya Space Center in Andenes on the Vesteraalen.

Per Lastenrad durch die Galaxis
The new book by Ruth Grützbauch takes us into the mobile pop-up planetarium, on a journey to the galaxies of our cosmos and perhaps a little bit to ourselves.

Catch a Star 2021/22
The European Association for Astronomy Education (EAAE) and the European Southern Observatory (ESO) organize again the astronomy contest “Catch a Star”. The deadline for the submission of projects is 28 February 2022.

From Classroom to Space
Since autumn 2021, ESERO Austria again offers the school service "From the Classroom into Space" for schools and teachers. Astronomers will then bring the starry sky directly into the classroom.

Above the clouds of the trade winds
Who doesn't know them, the "islands of eternal spring"! Seven in number, the Canary Islands are known above all for their tourism and scenic beauty.

Under the Southern Cross
In autumn and winter, the lecture series "Under the Southern Cross" will be held at the Ars Electronica Center. In three lectures, Peter Habison describes the advantages of Chile as a host country for astronomers.
Lectures
Astronomical principles, astrophysics, space flight, observatories and special topics
Tours
Science tours on topics related to astronomy, astrophotography, spaceflight and science history
Consulting
Development and monitoring of education and communication programmes in space sciences