AstroEvent with Prof. Dr Michael Kramer – Lecture & Sky Observation
Overview
Intro
Prof. Dr Michael Kramer explains pulsars and gravitational waves, followed by shared night-sky observations at the viadalat observatory.
Content
Prof. Dr Michael Kramer introduces pulsars as natural lighthouses of the universe and explains how they help to test Einstein’s theory of general relativity. He illustrates how gravitational waves arise and what the “hum of spacetime” reveals about the early universe.
Format
After the lecture, the team of the viadalat observatory invites participants to observe selected objects in the night sky through the telescopes. The event is aimed at anyone interested in modern astrophysics and impressive celestial phenomena.
| Contact address |
Academia Engiadina
Academia Engiadina Quadratscha 18 7503 Samedan +41 81 851 06 41 |
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| Location |
Sternwarte viadalat Sternwarte viadalat Quadratscha 18 7503 Samedan Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | http://www.academia-engiadina.ch/ |
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Event dates
- 10 October 2026