When does the event take place?

On May 12, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

Where does the lecture take place?

At um:welt - Energy Education Center, Rudolf-Vogt-Straße 18, 93053 Regensburg.

What is the cost of admission?

um:welt states regular entry prices of €5 for adults and €3 reduced.

Is um:welt accessible?

Yes, the access to um:welt and the exhibition itself are barrier-free. There is an elevator and a separate toilet.

How can I best get there?

The easiest way is by bike, bus, or train. There are bicycle parking spaces directly at um:welt, and several RVV stops are within walking distance.

Are there educational offers related to the exhibition?

Yes, um:welt offers events, group offers, school programs, as well as interactive elements like a rally and EXIT game.

Satellites show the Earth anew: A fascinating evening in Regensburg

Name: terrible, beautiful, fascinating - Our Earth in the Mirror of Satellites
Start: 2026-05-12T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-12T21:00:00+02:00
Location: um:welt Energie-Bildungszentrum

When satellites make the Earth readable again

On May 12, 2026, um:welt in Regensburg invites you to an evening that impressively combines science, aesthetic experience, and cultural education. The lecture terrible, beautiful, fascinating - Our Earth in the Mirror of Satellites leads right into the world of Earth observation, satellite image evaluation, and the question of how visible what often remains hidden on Earth becomes.

An art experience between data image and feeling of the Earth

Satellite images possess their own visual language: abstract and precise, cool yet simultaneously very vivid. That is precisely where their allure lies. When distant sensors capture landscapes, cloud movements, resources, and climate phenomena, a form of art observation arises that is not limited to canvas or sculpture but makes the planet itself the observation space.

Science communication with aesthetic tension

Speaker Nils Sparwasser from the Earth Observation Center of the German Aerospace Center brings professional depth and many years of experience in visualizing Earth observation. According to the event announcement, the lecture showcases the possibilities and limitations of Earth observation, explains the technology behind the images, and links scientific information with illustrative practical examples. This combination of expertise and communication makes the evening especially appealing for art and culture interested visitors.

Space for learning, seeing, and understanding

um:welt itself is an interactive energy education center with about 600 square meters of exhibition space. Fixed media stations, information areas, and interactive elements create an exhibition atmosphere where the climate system, energy use, and sustainability can be directly accessed. This fits perfectly with a lecture that not only explains the Earth but makes it visually experienceable.

An evening for the curious, educators, and cultural audience

Those interested in remote sensing, environmental issues, museum pedagogy, and contemporary knowledge transfer will find a rare overlap here. The view of satellite data opens up not only scientific insights but also a new form of seeing: analytical, poetic, and socially relevant.

Conclusion

This evening promises an intense art experience at the intersection of science, image culture, and climate awareness. Anyone wishing to see the Earth with different eyes should attend this lecture live at um:welt.