Since the beginning of 2026, we have been entering all the small highlights here that do not necessarily become their own report. This is to create a small chronicle of our activities, which should enable us, but also you, to get a better insight into our occupation with astronomy and cosmology.
April 15, 2026 Comet chase
Four kosmos-os friends (Achim, Gerold, Olaf and Werner) met early at 03:30 a.m. at Lechtinger Hügel to observe comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS). The comet was very low and difficult to see behind a layer of haze. As a result, only a few shots were taken. But the four had fun together.
April 07, 2026 Lecture
Four kosmos-os friends (Achim, Gerold, Michael and Werner) went to the main lecture of the Olbers Gesellschaft by Prof. Dr. Matthias Bartelmann (University of Heidelberg) in Bremen. The topic was Dark Matter in the Standard Model of cosmology and the assessment of the alternative view MOND (Modified Newtonian Dynamics): Interesting insights!
March 28, 2026 Sternstunden after rain
On Saturday around 6 p.m., we of kosmos-os – Fitten, Gerold, Olaf, Achim, and Werner – arrived at Vosslinke. It was still raining! We remained optimistic and trusted the weather forecast. In fact, we were able to set up in the dry from 6:30 p.m. onwards.
March 21, 2026 Lecture
As part of the monthly meeting of kosmos-os, Thomas Grunge gave a lecture on noctilucent clouds . A phenomenon that still cannot be fully explained and is being researched further.
March 03, 2026 Lecture
Three kosmos-os friends (Achim, Werner and Wilhem) went to Bremen for the main lecture of the Olbers Society by Prof. Dr. Cora Uhlemann (University of Bielefeld). The topic was the architecture of the cosmos, dark energy and its significance in the cosmological standard model: An engaging and interesting lecture on a much-discussed topic!
February 25, 2026 Spring - Sternstunden in winter
Our Sternstunden in cooperation with the MIK at minus degrees on the Vosslinke: That didn't stop the visitors from looking at the stars with us!
February 21, 2026 Lecture
As part of the monthly meeting of kosmos-os, Dr. Achim Tegeler gave a talk on the timescape model as a possible (and rarely mentioned) alternative to Dark Energy. A topic that is hardly known even to those interested in astronomy.
Fevruary 10, 2026 Lecture
Four kosmos-os friends (Achim, Gerold, Werner and Wilhem) went to Bremen for the main lecture of the Olbers Society by Prof. Dr. Jochen Weller (University of Munich). The topic was the Dark Universe and ESA's EUCLID mission.
January 19, 2026 Observation of Northern Lights above the Osnabrück region
The kosmos-os friends Achim, Anja, Carsten, Gerold, Olaf and Thomas K. observed the Northern Lights above Osnabrück. There was a lively exchange of pictures and reports, which led to a separate report on kosmos-os .
