International Observe the Moon Night

An evening of astrophotography, skywatching and marvelling at our beautiful celestial neighbour.
About this Event

International Observe the Moon Night

International Observe the Moon Night is an engaging evening dedicated to discovering our closest celestial neighbour in new and fascinating ways. Featuring Claude Schneider, the event combines science, photography, and stunning lunar imagery to explore the Moon’s phases, surface features, and the many ways we can observe it. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the observatory and, weather permitting, view celestial objects through telescopes, making this an exciting experience for both astronomy enthusiasts and curious beginners.

✨ Feature Talk — 50 Ways to See the Moon
Drawing on his background in astrophysics and experience as an enthusiastic amateur astrophotographer, Claude Schneider explores 50 ways to see the Moon differently. This will be a fast-paced, image-rich tour, covering smartphone snapshots to smart telescopes, Earthshine and Moonshine, the Terminator, lunar phases, and images from Artemis. This talk explores the science and practical photography behind our closest celestial neighbour. No specialist knowledge or expensive equipment is required, just curiosity and an interest in looking at the Moon more closely.

Presented by Claude Schneider

🔭 Observatory Tour & Telescope Viewing
Continue your evening under the stars with an opportunity to tour the observatory and experience telescope viewing. Weather permitting, you'll have the chance to observe celestial objects through our telescopes while learning more about the night sky from our knowledgeable team.

🎟️ Join us for Observe the Moon as we explore the science behind our closest celestial neighbour.

Schedule

🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Check In
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
50 Ways to See the Moon
Host: Claude Schneider

Info: This talk explores the science and practical photography behind our closest celestial neighbour. No specialist knowledge or expensive equipment is required, just curiosity and an interest in looking at the Moon more closely.

🕑: 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Observatory and Telescope Viewing

Info: End the evening beneath the stars with a guided observatory tour and telescope viewing session. Weather permitting, you'll have the opportunity to observe celestial objects through our telescopes and experience the night sky up close while learning from our knowledgeable team.