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Kaiser Soccer Tournament – 27th of June

Are you going to play the team game and destroy your opponent like PSG, or break through the defence with fancy tricks like Lamine Yamal? 🤩 Kick off the summer with a fun competition between friends, professors, and other students! âš˝ Create your own team & get ready for two hours filled with matches! On…
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Quizulus – 10th of June

On the 10th of June, during the final GMM of h.t. Regulus, we held a pubquiz about our board year!

The Martian Movie Night – 28th of May

What would you do if you were stranded on Mars? I’m not sure if I’d survive a day, but at least I would follow some of the brilliant steps that Mark Watney (Matt Damon) took to survive hundreds of sols alone on the deserted wastelands of Mars. But is that enough? Will he make it…
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Escape The Domes – 21st of May

🚨 ATTENTION, GENIUSES.🌀 Something strange is happening at the Old Observatory…Einstein left in a hurry mumbling about “temporal distortions”, Kaiser’s locked the domes, and someone spun a twister through the star charts. On the 21st of May, the domes of the Old Observatory were turned into an Escape Room by the amazing Observity Committee! Only through…
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Astro Pubquiz – 13th of May

On the 13th of May, DLF’s PubquizCie held the ASTRO PUBQUIZ together with Kaiser — the most intergalactically epic trivia night in the observable universe! 🌠 From twinkling stars to mind-blowing nebulas, it was an evening of astronomical amazement, fueled by facts, fun, and fabulous prizes! 🏆💥

Observing Trip – 2nd to 4th of May

For the first time, Kaiser went on an Observing Trip to Schiermonnikoog together with Sirius A from Groningen! With clear skies and a beautiful camping ground, we had a great time observing and having fun with friends 🙂 If you would like to know more about the possibility of a 2026 Observing Trip (and Observing…
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Dies Mario Kart Tournament – 18th of April

On Good Friday, we got coconut malled. Or mayhaps better, we got rainbow roaded? There was fierce competition, and although only one could stand at the top of the rankings, we all experienced a chill and fun Mario Kart afternoon at the Old Observatory, so in the end, we’re all winners 🙂

Family Observatory Night – 12th of April

On the 12th of April, the Observity Committee had one of their largest activities of the year: the Family Observing Night! With an astonishing amount of attendees, the Observity Committee delivered on a fun night of observing, gezelligheid and many other activities!

Board Interest Borrel (BIB)

On the 3rd of April, we had the BiB BiB! You can become part of the next Kaiser board: apply here Don’t hesitate to send us questions about being board if you have any! 🙂

Hide and Seek at the Old Observatory – 19th of March

Are you always lost in the Old Observatory? Or are you always the one who finds the way? On the 19th of March, we tested all our skills by playing Hide and Seek at the Old Observatory! In the end, everyone was found (eventually) 🙂