The non-profit initiative STScI e. V. runs an observatory for the next generation with the largest telescope in Northrhine-Westfalia. We want to awaken in young people the passion for technology and science that drives us.
A 100-page chronicle describes the origins of the observatory and its development up to the opening in 2023 and can be downloaded here. Note that this is from an automatic translator which contains some glitches.
- Knowledge creates enthusiasm! Astronomy is a wonderful means of awakening young people’s interest in technology and science. This makes sense and is particularly important in view of the low scientific interest of young people. The decisive characteristic for the region is the local “access to the sky”. This applies in particular to youth work at schools and universities, in which the STScI has a vital interest.
- A modern SchoolLab! The association supports young scientists in the Oberbergische Kreis close to Cologne. All devices are used for training and research. The observatory is to be handed over in the long term to the “Astronomy Oberberg School Network”, which has been established in 2010, in order to achieve a sustainable effect for the region.
- Education promotes people! Talent and interest are not socially determined. They must be awakened in order to open up further opportunities. That’s why we also focus on young people who are less likely to be educated.
In general, we want to promote basic virtues such as respect, integrity, accuracy, perseverance, honesty and self-criticism. Pupils can take on responsibility with us and are strengthened in terms of character. We need your support to make this work with one of the largest telescopes in Germany a success.
Annual reports
Our activity reports (in German) summarize our annual work and provide an insight into our progress.
Report | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009
