When does the lecture take place?

On 10.09.2026 at 18:00 in the Catholic Educational Forum Bonn.

Is there an admission fee?

No, the event is free of charge.

Where exactly is the lecture held?

At Lennéstraße 5, 53113 Bonn, in the Catholic Educational Forum Bonn.

How long does the event last approximately?

The event is planned as an evening event and lasts about 90 minutes.

Are there directions available?

The train station and bus station are reachable within a few minutes on foot; there is a disabled parking space in front of the building.

Are there official online information from the organizer?

Yes, the website of the Catholic Educational Forum Bonn and the official program overview provide verified information.

An Evening in Bonn About the Moon: Science, History, and Wonder

Name: The Moon - Our Neighbor in Space
Start: 2026-09-10T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-10T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Katholisches Bildungsforum Bonn

An Evening Between Heaven, Science, and Bonn's City History

With the lecture The Moon – Our Neighbor in Space, a celestial body comes to the center stage at the Catholic Educational Forum Bonn, which has shaped imagination, research, and aesthetic experience for centuries. The event combines astronomy, cultural history, and Bonn's scientific tradition into a concentrated artistic experience of thought.

The Moon as an Object of Observation

For as long as humans have existed, the Moon has captivated people. The lecture recalls how the invention of the telescope opened up views of the Moon's mountains and valleys, transforming its once distant glow into a measured object of scientific curiosity. This fusion of wonder and observation lends the evening its unique exhibition atmosphere in the format of a cultural-historical lecture.

Bonn's Astronomy with History

Particularly appealing is the local connection: Bonn astronomers have also engaged with the Moon. Karl F. Küstner used it to test the quality of the large Bonn refractor, while Julius Schmidt, together with restorer Thomas Dickert, created a six-meter-tall model of the Moon that was displayed at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Such examples illustrate how closely science, model making, materiality, and communication are intertwined.

A Lecture with Educational Value and Cultural Depth

The community event of the Lenné Society Bonn e.V. and the Catholic Educational Forum Bonn is aimed at an audience that wishes to not only understand the cosmos but also experience its cultural reverberations. The evening stands for cultural education, vivid knowledge transfer, and an examination of the heavens in the best sense: precise, stimulating, and open to new perspectives.

A Meeting Place in the Südstadt

The educational forum at Lennéstraße 5 is easily accessible; the train station and bus station are just a few minutes' walk away. A disabled parking space is available in front of the building, and the house is typically open for courses during a generous time frame. This makes the location suitable for a calm, focused visit in Bonn's Südstadt.

Conclusion: Anyone interested in astronomy, Bonn's scientific history, and lively communication will experience an evening of clear insights and fine cultural resonance. The lecture opens the perspective on the Moon as an object of research and a source of lasting fascination. A visit is definitely worthwhile.