This remarkable event takes place on the 16th of July (depending on the moon phases), in order to commemorate the first human lunar landing in 1969.
Join Vincent Nettmann, Maropeng’s resident astronomer, as he presents this popular illustrated talk. Using his scale model Apollo 11 rocket, he demonstrates how NASA made the first successful journey to the moon’s surface.
We have lift-off!
The Eagle has landed…
That’s one small step for man…
What are the difficulties of human lunar exploration? How were they overcome? Did man really go to the moon? What about the conspiracy theories?
The slightly shorter-than-usual after-dinner talk is followed by a 25-minute video featuring the best of the original NASA Apollo film clips from this era.
This event is really about rocket science.
The laser-guided binocular tour and large aperture telescopic stargazing afterwards are subject to weather conditions.
Itinerary
18h00: Arrive for welcome drinks in the hotel reception nave
18h30: Enjoy a stargazing presentation
19h30: Dinner at the Hotel restaurant. Stargazing through our telescopes will take place after dinner
What to bring
If you have your own binoculars you are welcome to bring them along. Bring a warm jacket as the evenings can be chilly.
Weather
If it is raining or overcast the talk and dinner will still take place but not the stargazing through the telescopes. You will receive the itinerary via SMS the day before the event.
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