The fascination of the universe: Interactive astronomy exhibition in Waldshut!

The fascination of the universe: Interactive astronomy exhibition in Waldshut!

A very special event is currently taking place in the heart of Waldshut: The interactive traveling exhibition “Astronomy for All” in the Stoll Vita Foundation delights visitors young and old. This exciting journey through our solar system was designed by the House of Astronomy and the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy and runs until May 10, 2026. The whole thing is made possible by the Klaus Tschira Foundation.

The exhibition is aimed at children and adults and offers a varied program that is divided into different thematic areas. One of the highlights is the “A Look at the Sky” section, where everything revolves around stars, the Milky Way and the moon. Here, visitors can marvel at a rotating star map, a moon phase simulator and even a walk-through constellation. Particular attention is paid to the Polar Star, which is impressively presented in the form of astrophotos and models.

Diverse subject areas

But that's just the beginning. The section “Our Place in Space” is about the Earth and our solar system. Exciting exhibits such as the planetary system table and the how much do I weigh scales invite families to actively participate. Activities such as planetary memory and sorting the planets according to their order are also offered here.

In the “Stars” section, visitors learn more about the life cycle of stars. Illustrative stations on topics such as parallax and star colors also offer touchable stars for little explorers. The children can learn in a playful way what red giants and main sequence stars are all about.

Modern technology meets tradition

Another exciting topic is covered in the “Other Worlds” section, which is about exoplanets and the search for life outside Earth. Here visitors can expect meteorites, an exoplanet transit model and the exoplanet wheel of fortune, accompanied by information about the so-called habitable zone. A real highlight is the replica of the James Webb Space Telescope, which further increases the fascination for astronomy.

Visitors can look forward to musical and informative accompaniment from Sebastian Werner and Sophie Bausch, who are involved in a voluntary ecological year. At the end of the exhibition there is a quiz that tests what you have learned in an entertaining way.

Opening hours are Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; In addition, visits can be made by appointment. The exhibition is a wonderful place not only to expand your knowledge of the stars, but also to spend time together with your family and find out about innovative projects.

The traveling exhibition “Astronomy for Everyone” is a real insider tip in the region that makes many hearts beat faster South Courier reports, a must for all star fans.