Girls' Day
This year, the Girls' Day will take place at the MPE on April 25, 2023.
For many years now, the MPE has participated in the annual Girls' Day. This event gives girls the opportunity to gain insight into scientific studies and technical careers. This year we offer two separate events on site.
Gaze into the Universe with "Infrared and X-Ray Eyes"
You all know the stars and might even have seen the white band of the Milky Way on a clear night. Present-day astronomical instruments produce not only impressive images of the night sky but also reveal more and more details about the various objects in space: stars, gas clouds, near and far galaxies. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) build some of these instruments and analyze their data.
During Girls` Day, astrophysicists will explain our understanding of the Universe and will present some insights into the daily work at MPA.
The programme will be mainly in German. However, as we are an international Institute, parts of the programme will be in English. In addition, you should bring along a keen interest in astronomy, physics and technology. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Please note: We will take pictures during the event, which we might publish on our webpage, on social media or in other outreach material. If you do not want your picture used like that, please let us know before the event starts!
Duration: 09:00 - 16:00 hrs
Recommended age: 14-16
Places: 48
MPE Workshop - Drilling, Milling, Cutting for the Astronomy
Not only scientists are impressed by sharp, colourful images of distant stars and galaxies. To meet the high quality requirements of the astronomers, most instruments and cameras used in modern astrophysics are developed and custom made for operation at a particular telescope. At the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics the workshop staff is working closely with the scientists as well as with the aerospace industry to develop, construct, test and commission complex, ground- and space-based instruments for experimental astrophysics.
At our institute apprentices receive highly qualified training. During the Girls` Day, you can get a taste of what it means to work in our workshops and learn more about working at our research institute. You can even try out some small projects yourself. Technical aptitude and a sense of space and dimensions are just as important as good mathematical skills and logical thinking.
Please note: We will take pictures during the event, which we might publish on our webpage, on social media or in other outreach material. If you do not want your picture used like that, please let us know before the event starts!
Please note that the programme will be in German.
Duration: 09:00 - 15:30 hrs
Recommended age: 14-16
Places: 4
Places for both events are limited. Please register via the official Girls` Day website until April 20 and fill in all the fields in the registration form.