Double Anniversary: 100 Years Astronomical Institute - 200 Years Uraniae

On November 25 and 26, 2022, we celebrate the

Double Anniversary: 100 Years Astronomical Institute - 200 Years Uraniae

On Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26, 2022, the double anniversary was celebrated with a ceremony, a scientific symposium, and exciting activities for the general public at the University of Bern. In addition, a commemorative publication (Festschrift) is available.

Festschrift "Astronomy and Geodesy in Bern"

The book was compiled by Dr. Andreas Verdun from the AIUB on the occasion of the double anniversary 200 years "Alte Sternwarte Bern" (old Observatory Bern) and 100 years "Astronomisches Institut" (Astronomical Institute) and is available since November 2022. The book takes us page after page on a "journey of discovery" through the history of astronomy and geodesy in Bern. This unique documentation offers in particular a wealth of image and source material. Approx. 400 pages, large format, hardcover, full color, publisher: Verlag Haupt, Bern.