Peter Habison @ AEC & Wissensturm
On Monday 21 September 2026, space enthusiasts from Linz and the surrounding area can look forward to two fascinating talks by Peter Habison: one for school groups on the topic of ‘The Big Bang and the Mysteries of the Universe’ in the morning at the AEC, and another for everyone else on the topic of ‘Eclipses’ in the evening at the Wissensturm.
From the Big Bang to the present day – the history of the universe and its unsolved mysteries
How did our universe come into being and how has it evolved over 13.8 billion years? Astronomer Dr Peter Habison takes us on a journey through the history of the universe and offers insights into some of the most fascinating questions in modern cosmology. Dark matter, dark energy and the great unsolved mysteries of the cosmos also feature. For school classes and groups, the talk will take place around midday at the Ars Electronica Center, followed by a special screening in the Deep Space 8K.
Famous eclipses in history, with a look back at the solar eclipse on 12 August 2026
Solar and lunar eclipses have fascinated humankind since time immemorial. The talk looks back at some of the most famous eclipses in history and also covers the solar eclipse of 12 August 2026. For all space enthusiasts, this evening talk at the Wissensturm is not to be missed.
