Astronomy for the Public
Astronomy is a fascinating subject, and the astronomers at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy see it as their responsibility to reach out to the general public, to teachers and pupils, and to the media.
First-hand astronomy: Researchers’ Night at MPIA and HdA 2019
Astronomy is a fascinating subject, and the astronomers at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy see it as their responsibility to reach out to the general public, to teachers and pupils, and to the media.
- Information about major MPIA research results: science releases
- For journalists in search of information or experts: media relations
- Visit us as part of a guided tour!
- Learn more about our Center for Astronomy Education and Outreach: Haus der Astronomie
- Internship opportunities or workshops for pupils & teachers
- Events for the general public
- Every two years, the MPIA awards the Hanno and Ruth Roelin Prize for Science Journalism.
