Open Day
… in 2010
Almost a year after passing the Abitur, more precisely on February 6th, it was time again: Open Day at the Immanuel Kant School 2010. And the Astronomy AG was also represented again - of course! By the way, despite the graduation of some, nothing had changed in terms of personnel, but the focus of the presentation had. The aim of the AG was not to look at astronomy from the scientific side as in previous years, but to roughly shed light on the historical development (of astronomy) using the biographies of five famous astronomers and scientists. Of course, this means: Copernicus, Brahe, Kepler, Galileo and Newton.
To create atmosphere and try something new, empty picture frames were photographed and the original portraits of the scientists were digitally inserted into them. This created a kind of exhibition in which - as is appropriate - subtitles and descriptions were the biographies. The working group collected all the facts and distributed them as flyers.
One hundred gummy bear prizes for a crossword puzzle were intended to draw the crowd’s attention to the working group. Strange, because in the end all 100 prizes had disappeared, but only about 60 prizes had been awarded. So either gummy bears can move, or the astronomy working group was hungrier than expected…
For the fourth time in a row, it was a successful day, with the best audience in the world and a few inexplicable candy phenomena.
… in 2009
After months of planning and design, after weeks of waiting and after days of final preparations, it finally arrived: Open Day 2009.
The Astronomy AG announced a big show in the January issue of the school newspaper “Kantaktuell”. Expectations were higher than in the last two years. With flyers, self-made films and a total of nine posters, the AG brought the celestial bodies in our solar system closer to the numerous visitors.
In the meantime, the two old films on the topics of “space flight” and “Saturn” were shown. Particular attention was paid to the online quiz on the AG website.
A large number of visitors, a “spacey” atmosphere and even better conversations meant that the open day once again ended successfully. A great day for the AG!
… in 2008
The real Lord of the Rings is far, far away.
It is Saturn that is unique in its appearance. The Astronomy AG presented it appropriately with a multimedia show.
A specially produced 15-minute information film was shown. The recent Titan mission (Titan is a moon of Saturn) inspired us to simulate it in the film mentioned. From takeoff to landing, the viewer could virtually take part in the journey through space. An oversized loudspeaker system provided a bass-heavy, spacey sound and gave a deep immersion into the action. The performance was rounded off with light effects that were made visible using a fog machine. Many people came just to see the fog!
Last but not least, we had created some large-format posters and the youngsters had contributed a beautiful moon phase simulation - respect!
It’s no wonder that we’re already planning for 2009! Nothing will be revealed…
… in 2007
Is there life up there?
No idea, but things are really happening down here.
In Room 332, the Astronomy AG presented its work. With self-made and set posters, people could learn about astronomical effects. Be it the Doppler effect, exoplanets, the transit method or just general astronomical knowledge, there was a lot on offer. Even the practical side was not neglected. The Doppler effect was experimentally proven with the help of tuning forks. The visitors’ attention was caught by the welcoming poster “Hello… is anyone there…” and the music of the film. Effects were used, including the dance of the planets during the Strauss waltz “Wiener Blut”. The project was titled: “Exoplanets - the second Earth?!”
Exo-, or extrasolar planets, are those that are outside our planetary system. In recent years, specialist magazines have reported on this more often, and there has even been - and still is - a competition to see who can discover exoplanets. “Finding” them is extremely difficult and requires a lot of technical equipment and know-how.
It is hoped that life forms will be found on such exotic planets - but so far without success. It will be exciting!
Schreiber this dealt with the Doppler effect and general knowledge.
