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Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
From September 15 to 19, 2025, the German Centre for Astrophysics (DZA), currently being established in Görlitz, will host the International Annual Meeting of the German Astronomical Society (AG) under the theme “The Restless Universe”. It will be the first time in 100 years that the AG Annual Meeting takes place in Saxony – the society last met in Leipzig in 1924.
The conference focuses on the time domain in astrophysics – the “restless universe” itself. This includes phenomena that change over time: from short-lived events such as supernovae or gamma-ray bursts to the long-term evolution of stars and galaxies. Around 200 researchers from across Germany are expected to attend, making the meeting an important platform for exchange on the latest findings and open questions in astrophysics.
Prof. Dr. Stefanie Walch-Gassner, President of the German Astronomical Society, emphasizes: “I am particularly pleased that we are able to hold this year’s AG annual conference at the new DZA site. The DZA will become a key pillar of astrophysics in Germany – especially in multi-messenger astrophysics. This year’s meeting is an ideal opportunity to strengthen exchange across communities and to jointly shape the scientific perspectives the DZA opens up.”
Prof. Dr. Günther Hasinger, designated founding director of the DZA, adds: “It is a strong signal that the international scientific community is gathering in Görlitz. The conference underlines that excellent science can be based in Lusatia. With AG2025, we are excited to present the latest developments in astrophysics and to highlight Lusatia as an emerging region of innovation and science.”
The conference features a varied program of plenary lectures, splinter meetings, poster sessions, an award ceremony, and a town hall meeting on the European Southern Observatory’s Strategy 2040 (ESO). Special networking opportunities include joint lunches hosted by the Astro-Women-Network (Wednesday) and the Astro Diversity Network (Thursday). There will also be an update on the “Denkschrift”, which reflects the strategic planning of astrophysics in Germany.
Venues include the Kulturforum Görlitzer Synagoge as the main location, as well as the Wichernhaus, Benigna, the youth hostel, the Silesian Museum, and Gut am See. The detailed program is available on the AG2025 website.
A highlight of AG2025 will be the public evening lecture on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 8 p.m. in the dome hall of the Kulturforum Görlitzer Synagoge. Stefan Wagner, leading radio astronomer at the DZA Astrophysics Department and co-initiator of the project, will speak on: “Brighter than billions of suns: From the devil’s star to the biggest explosions in the universe.” The lecture will showcase the fascinating phenomena of the restless universe, including the brightest cosmic explosions since the Big Bang. Admission is free, and all interested parties are warmly invited.
The restless Universe
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The restless Universe
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