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Paint and Observe – 1st of April

The Observity committee proudly presents: ‘Paint & Observe’! 🎨🔭 Join us on Wednesday April 1st from 17h onward for a picnic in the gardens of Hortus Botanicus, combined with painting whatever your heart desires. 🧑‍🎨🧺 Followed by a dinner cooked by the Kookcie, which you can join at your own expense (max €4). 🍝 Afterwards,…
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Activities Overview – April

April is almost around the corner! 🐣🌼🐰This month is full of diverse activities for you to enjoy. We start with ‘Observe & Paint’ brought to you by the Observity Committee🎨, following this we will test your hunting skills with an Easter egg hunt in collaboration with the Mastercie🧐. Then we have the final Spring Lecture…
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Star Wars Movie Night – 25th of March

Aren’t you a little short for a stormtrooper? 🍿 Get your popcorn ready 🍿On Wednesday, 25th of March we will be watching Star Wars Episode IV: “A New Hope” at our favorite makeshift cinema: the Old Observatory ✨ Walk-in starts at 19:30, the movie will be playing at 20:00 🎥 🎬 Can’t wait to watch…
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Meet your Master – 19th of March

Don’t know which way to go after your Bachelors in Astronomy? 🗺️👀 Feeling overwhelmed by the eight different specialisations the Astronomy MSc has to offer? 😵‍💫 Then join us at the Meet your Master evening, March 19th starting at 17:00 in the Gorlaeus building! Master students from all different tracks will tell you about their…
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DiesBorrel – 4th of March

Dies drinks at de Keyzer to celebrate L.A.D. ‘F. Kaiser’s 33rd birthday!

Dies Observing Night – 3rd of March

To celebrate L.A.D. ‘F. Kaiser’s birthday, the Observity committee is hosting a Dies observing night! 🎈 Join us next week on Tuesday March the 3rd from 19.00h onwards to stargaze and decorate cakes! 🎂🌟 There will be the beautiful full moon for us to observe (in case of clear skies). 🌕 We hope to see…
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Activities Overview – March

March is here!! 🌻 This month is packed with all kinds of festive Kaiser activities 💫 starting with our celebrations of our 33rd birthday!! Meet us at the observing night, coffee hour or borrel. Join us later this month for a useful introduction training, insightful GMM, educational Master orientation evening or chill movie night. And…
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Kaiser Symposium (3rd edition) – 26th of February

Astronomy talks for Kaiser members, by Kaiser members!! ✨ Curious to see what your fellow students are up to? On Thursday February 26th in the Old observatory in Leiden from 18:00 (walk-in 17:30 in the Meridiaanlounge), Xavier will give a talk about Multiwavelength Zernike Wavefront Sensing , and Tim will tell us all about his…
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Scavenger Hunt and Observing Night: with Sleutelstam – 18th of February

Can you find your way amongst the stars? 🔎💫 On the evening of February 18th, we are hosting a collaborative activity with Sleutelstam Leiden: get ready for a Scavenger Hunt & Observing Night!! Bring your sharpest eyes and best braincells to navigate your way through the evening 🗺️👀 Looking forward to the adventure? Sign up…
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Valentine’s Observing Night – 12th of February

Star-crossed lovers or the companion to your binary? 💫 For Valentine’s day, we will be having an observing night on February 12th from 19:30 onward at the Old Observatory! Alongside the stargazing, we will be making Valentine’s Day chocolates (bonbons) by hand! There is no sweeter gift you can give ✨ If you like, you…
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