OUR LATEST Astronomy ARTICLES

How did a small basement workshop in Munich become an internationally recognized name in astronomical education? This retrospective highlights Baader Planetarium’s early milestones—from the patented School Planetarium and the highly complex Giant Planetarium to the first projection and observatory domes. A story of craftsmanship, didactic vision, and determined progress between 1966 and 1980.

In this article we will take a brief look at some astronomical events that will take place during 2026.

Use this opportunity to observe this rare celestial event. Telescopes and binoculars provide the best viewing options. Learn more.

The new year begins with a new comet that may even be visible to the naked eye Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF is coming close to the Sun for the first time in certainly 50,000 years...

During the month of December our Moon passes close to the planets Jupiter, Uranus and Mars making such close encountersnic e photographic opportunities. However, the nights of 5th December and the morning on 8th December...

“The filters worked exceptionally well and we got terrific images post-impact. (See attached photo in Bessel R) We couldn’t have done it without your help, and we are very grateful! Such an exciting and successful...

In just under a month, an annular Solar eclipse will take place on the morning of Thursday June 10th. An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun but the...

© Dr. Sebastian Voltmer Venus as a ring – how can that be? During the last days several customers have sent us some very interesting photos of Venus, which we do not want to...