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Who has the best view of the partial solar eclipse? In their search for good viewing spots, quite a few people got creative.

A Rare Spectacle in the Evening Sky—Experts Offer Tips

The sky over Saxony promises more than just a spectacular show in August. Here’s what experts recommend for optimal viewing and what alternatives are available in case of heavy cloud cover. | more

Observatories fill gaps in astronomy lessons

For the first time in over 50 years, humans are on their way to the moon again. But how much knowledge about space do Saxony's schoolchildren still receive? Observatories play an important role in teaching. | more

Pfand sammeln wird zur Schatzsuche: Diese Dresdner App zeigt, wo Flaschen liegen

Auf dem Weg zur Arbeit, beim Spaziergang durch Dresden oder beim Warten auf die nächste Bahn – überall können sie liegen: leere Pfandflaschen und Dosen. Für die meisten sind sie Müll, für andere ein kleiner Schatz. Genau daraus macht Pfandpirat eine digitale Schatzsuche, bei der Nutzer Fundorte entdecken, selbst Flaschen melden, Punkte sammeln und gemeinsam auf die Jagd gehen können. Hinter der ungewöhnlichen Idee steckt der Dresdner Sammy Zimmermanns. Wie aus herumliegenden Pfandflaschen ein echtes Spiel für die Stadt geworden ist, lesen Sie hier. | more

Despite teacher shortage: school planetarium reopens

Around 5,000 schoolchildren used the school planetarium in Chemnitz every year, but then operations came to a standstill due to a lack of teachers. Now it is reopening under different conditions. | more

Researchers discover new form of water

Water that can conduct electricity extremely well? Researchers from Dresden and Rostock have discovered an exotic form of water that only forms under the most extreme conditions. The findings could explain what happens inside ice giants such as Uranus and Neptune. | more

Perseids: Bright moon makes stargazing nights more difficult

The Perseids once again bring a number of shooting stars to the skies over Saxony. But the moon could obscure the view. What experts advise. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

The Blue Supermoon on August 31 - A Spectacle of the Sky

The blue supermoon is more than just a breathtaking natural phenomenon. It is an encounter between science and mythology, between astronomy and romance. In this article, we explore the rare coincidence of a full moon at perigee and a blue moon, its scientific significance, and its place in mythology. Discover why this rare celestial body impresses our collective consciousness. | more

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