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Astroborrel – 9th of September

Our first activity of the year – the infamous Astroborrel, will be happening on the 9th of September at 18:00 in the Fusie in the Gorleaus building, at Einsteinweg 55. We encourage you to show up in your coolest space outfit! The Astroborrel is a great way to catch up with all your Kaiser friends…
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Kaiser Merch!

Do you wish to proudly wear your favorite astronomy association as a sweater, polo, have Kaiser-themed notebooks, & more? Fill in the Google form before August 31st to order your size & choice of merch! Show me the Merch!

Carmen’s Caiser Christmas Cookies

On Monday the 24th of June we held our Xmas cookie baking activity! Perfectly in-season and so close to Christmas time.

Soccer Tournament 2024

On the 28th of June 2024 we had our annual football competition between Kaiser members, bachelor- and master students, PHD’ers, and even professors. This year’s winning team: Monkeys from Mercury!

Scavenger hunt 17 June

What a blast! The observing comittee has created a well put together scavenging hunt for all to enjoy. With clues hidden around the Old Observatory building, participants were busy answering astronomy-related questions and decrypting hidden messages. 

Astropubquiz May 27th

In collaboration with the pubquiz comittee, we hosted an astronomy-themed pubquiz in the Fusie for all DLF and Kaiser members to join! 

Observing night May 28th

On May 28th the observing comittee organised a fun observing night with pizza, snacks and stars!

SRON Excursion May 28th

On the 28th of May we got a tour of the SRON facility next to campus, and we enjoyed a presentation by someone from SRON!

Observing night May 1

On Wednesday the 1st of May, the observing committee hosted an observing night! We had pizza’s, watched part of a movie, and then we observed the stars through the historic telescopes of the Old Observatory.