STScI

Workshop on image processing

The vast majority of amateur astronomers take photos of objects in the sky. This is more complicated than initially expected, as the raw data has to be processed extensively to achieve good results. Our club member...

Jupiter – a gigantic gas planet…

… that fires the imagination with its thunderous storms and enormous cloud bands. Through a small telescope of 150mm aperture on the balcony at home, it appears as a glowing sphere surrounded by its faithful moons...

A partial solar eclipse at the observatory

On March 29, 2025, numerous visitors experienced a fascinating natural a fascinating natural spectacle at the Waldbröl Observatory: the partial solar eclipse. partial solar eclipse. In glorious weather, the rare event...