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This portal provides basic knowledge on astronomy and highlights current research projects and collaborations in Switzerland.

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Here you will find an overview of literature, online and social media presences and organisations that offer well-founded further information or are suitable for interaction and participation.

Literature

The following books are pleasant to read and, simultaneously, technically correct. The authors have in most cases written more works than those listed here. It is worth looking for other publications by them if a particular area of interest is not covered.

For adults

For children

Websites

There is also a large selection of astronomical content online. We can highly recommend the following websites:

For adults

For children

Organisations in Switzerland - more information and getting active yourself

The following Swiss organisations offer a great deal of knowledge that is also easily accessible to laypeople, or offer activities in the field of astronomy for interested people of different ages.

Swiss Space Office

Swiss Astronomical Society - umbrella organisation of Swiss amateur astronomers

There are various chapters throughout Switzerland, and these welcome interested people of all ages.

The "spaceship" with the three clubs: Cosmos Club (from 16 years of age), Galaxy and Planet Club (for children)

Space Eye - telescope, planetarium and exhibition on space and the environment in Niedermuhlern, Switzerland.

SAIA - Swiss Astro Imaging Association

For everyone who is fascinated by space and interested in astrophotography: whether you're a beginner, amateur, educator, or professional.

SAIA - Swiss Astro Imaging Association

Für alle, die vom Weltall fasziniert sind und an der Astrofotografie interessiert sind: Anfänger, Amateur, Lehrkraft oder Profi.

Do you also have a media presence in the field of astronomy, do you explicitly aim to attract interested laypersons and are you not listed here? Then write to us at . We would be delighted to see if we can link to your work.