September 21, 2017 at 20:00 as part of the RIA56 project "Look at the stars" Orenburg astronomical club "Orion" invites you to an evening lecture on astronomy.
This time we will talk about general issues of science that studies our Universe:
- the main directions of modern astronomy;
- prospects for its development;
- the state of astronomy in Russia;
- the latest scientific discoveries.
We will be glad if you prepare interesting questions for the discussion. If you just want to relax, listen to fascinating stories and look at pictures about #space - come, it will be interesting!
Event details
Organizers and support
Organizers:
- Astronomical community "Orion"
- RIA56 project "Look at the stars"
Support:
- Social investment program "Home towns" of the company "Gazpromneft-Orenburg"
Event information
Date and time: 09/21/2017, starts at 21:00
Participation conditions:
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Participation is paid: 200 rubles per person.
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Children - free.
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It is recommended to have a personal vehicle. If this is not possible, you can find free seats with other participants.
Necessary things:
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Warm clothes (colder at night).
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Camping mat or chair for comfortable seating.
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Tea in a thermos, cookies, candies.
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Good mood!
How the astrovisit goes:
- The first part of the program is a lecture on the basics of astronomy and autumn constellations.
- The second part is a tour of the night sky, legends and orientation among the constellations.
- The third part is observations through telescopes: planets of the solar system, double stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies.
Results of the astrovisit
Despite the severe cold and piercing wind, a meeting of amateur astronomers of the Orion club took place on Mount Goryun on September 21. The most persistent astronomy lovers gathered in the middle of the week to admire the perfect black starry sky.
Lectures and stories:
- The main directions of modern astronomy, its prospects and the latest scientific discoveries were touched upon.
- The discussion of the state of astronomy in Russia aroused keen interest among the participants.
Observations:
- The powerful computerized 200 mm telescope allowed us to see the brightest objects in the Messier catalog:
- Open star clusters.
- Planetary nebulae.
- Galaxies.
- Double stars and other interesting astronomical objects.
Special moments:
- The camera connected to the telescope allowed us to take high-quality pictures of objects located at a distance of 25 light years to 2.5 million light years!
- The participants were able to look into the past, seeing these objects as they were many centuries ago.
Acknowledgments:
- A huge thank you to all the participants for their active participation and interest in astronomy!
- Special thanks to the "Home Towns" program of "Gazpromneft-Orenburg" for the equipment provided.
"If you have any suggestions or wishes, you can send them to the group's private messages, or leave comments in the relevant topics in the group."