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Dr. A.F. Philips Observatory of Sterrenwacht Eindhoven surrounded by greenery
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Creator Night at Sterrenwacht Eindhoven

On Friday 4 September at 20:00 we will be guests at Sterrenwacht Eindhoven. Eugène de Goeij (PR) and Maarten Klomp (chair) will welcome us to the historic Dr. A.F. Philips Observatory for a conversation about the observatory, a look behind the scenes and plenty of opportunities to make unusual photographs.

DateFri 4 Sep
Start20:00
LocationDr. A.F. Philips Observatory · Alberdingk Thijmlaan 3, Eindhoven
HostsEugène de Goeij (PR) & Maarten Klomp (chair)
ProgrammeInterview, explanation / tour and photography inside the observatory
Photo opportunitiesHistoric dome, 3.5-metre Newton telescope, interior and — if conditions allow — the night sky
Optional afterwardsContinue shooting in Stadswandelpark if there is time and interest
OrganiserEindhoven Creator Community

Bring your camera. Astronomical photography depends on weather, darkness, available time and the instructions on site, so specific celestial objects cannot be guaranteed. Even under cloudy skies, the observatory itself is a highly photogenic location.

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Photography inspiration

What kind of photos can you make here?

Think bold architecture images of the round tower and dome, details of the historic telescope, atmospheric interior photography and — when skies are clear and the programme allows — photographs of the night sky. The EWSK deep-sky gallery shows how spectacular astrophotography can become, from nebulae and star clusters to galaxies.

Sterrenwacht Eindhoven among the trees
A photogenic subject in its own right: the Dr. A.F. Philips Observatory.
Historic Sterrenwacht Eindhoven in Stadswandelpark
The exterior and Stadswandelpark surroundings are also great for architecture and evening photography.

See what is possible with astrophotography

Below is the deep-sky gallery from Sterrenwacht Eindhoven. These examples are inspiration; what we can actually observe or photograph on 4 September depends on conditions and the evening programme.

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