Olbers Society
The Olbers-Gesellschaft eV Bremen was founded in 1920 in Bremen in honor of the city's great astronomer, Wilhelm Olbers (1758–1840), by Max Völkel , Wilhelm Finke (1884–1950) and Friedrich Nölke (1877–1947).
Goal and activities
The aim of the association is to work on practical and theoretical questions of astronomy and related fields of knowledge in a scientific and popular way and to maintain the historical side of astronomy in Bremen .
Olbers himself became aware of celestial science as a teenager - just like many people today - through a special celestial phenomenon (a bright comet).
In order to promote this public interest, the company uses the Olbers Planetarium of the Bremen University of Applied Sciences at Werderstrasse 73 and has also maintained the Walter Stein observatory and a specialist library there since 1958 . From mid-September to mid-May, planetarium lectures take place every Wednesday, supplemented by monthly lectures by scientists .
Furthermore, the association members are active in several working groups (sun, planet, meteor observation, astrophysics, astrophotography and mirror loops). The quarterly news of the Olbers Society ("Olbers-Nachrichten") informs the members about the latest news from the association and the world of astronomy.
A planetary nature trail in Hude and contacts to other astro clubs in the region (Bremerhaven, Lilienthal, Oldenburg, Papenburg) complete the program. There is also cooperation with the Heimatmuseum Lilienthal (the neighboring town where Olbers' friend Hieronymus Schröter had his large observatory) and the German Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven.
Walter Stein Observatory
The Walter Stein Observatory is a public observatory with an extensive program of events. It was named after Walter Stein , an honorary chairman of the Olbers Society, who bought the observatory in 1958. The observatory was previously owned by the Bremen university department for nautical science and was used for educational purposes.
Olbers Planetarium
The Olbers Planetarium was founded in 1952. It offers space for 35 visitors and has a projection dome with a diameter of six meters. The planetarium has been located at Werderstrasse 73 since 1978. The star projector for astronomical navigation was originally purchased from the seafaring school at the time, now the nautical department. It has been equipped with modern audio and video media since 1999 and shows a diverse program: children's and family events, guided tours for school classes, shows and specials. In 2012, the Olbers Planetarium is the most visited small planetarium in Germany.
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ Tobias Engelken: Where comets and shooting stars whiz by . In: Weser Courier . January 19, 2012, p. 9.
Web links
Coordinates: 53 ° 4 ′ 11 " N , 8 ° 48 ′ 28" E