When does the event take place?

On June 9, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Where is the event location?

In Lecture Hall 1 at the Poppelsdorf Campus of the University of Bonn, Friedrich-Hirzebruch-Allee 5, 53115 Bonn.

What is the content about?

About European satellite observation, weather phenomena, climate change, Earth observation, and their significance for research and society.

Do I need to register?

According to the event information, no reservation is required.

Is the event suitable for a broad audience?

Yes, it is aimed at students, researchers, and everyone interested.

Is there information about entry prices?

A price was not clearly mentioned in the available information.

Satellite Views on Climate and Weather in Bonn: An Evening of Great Relevance

Name: The Eye in the Sky – How Europe's Satellites Capture Weather Phenomena and Climate Change
Start: 2026-06-09T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-09T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Hörsaal 1

When Satellites Make the Earth's Changes Visible

With The Eye in the Sky, a topic comes to the forefront in Bonn that affects science, politics, and the public alike: How Europe's satellites capture weather phenomena and climate change. The lecture in Lecture Hall 1 at the Poppelsdorf Campus connects Earth observation, climate research, and space travel into a highly relevant artistic experience of knowledge – precise, vivid, and of great societal relevance.

Europe's View from Space

Satellite-based Earth observation makes visible processes that are often only felt as a consequence on the ground. Cloud patterns, droughts, glacial retreat, deforestation, and greenhouse gas emissions can be captured from orbit with a precision that significantly strengthens climate models and weather forecasts. Central to this is Europe's role with programs like Copernicus, Sentinel, and EUMETSAT.

Weather, Climate, and the Language of Data

The lecture opens a perspective on the scientific image production of our time: satellite images, measurement series, and Earth observation data become an instrument of knowledge here. Especially in the combination of technical precision and political significance, a unique exhibition atmosphere of thinking arises, in which space travel does not seem distant but immediately present.

Why This Evening is Relevant

The event highlights how satellites assist in climate models, environmental monitoring, weather forecasts, and disaster management. It becomes clear how closely research, sustainability, and future planning are interconnected. Those interested in climate, Europe, and the major questions of the present will experience a concentrated, informative, and inspiring evening here.

Conclusion

The Eye in the Sky invites you to see the planet with new eyes. The lecture connects scientific depth with societal urgency and makes the importance of European Earth observation immediately tangible. A visit to Bonn is worthwhile for anyone who wants to understand how data becomes orientation for the future.