The partial solar eclipse observed from the Central Headquarters of the Romanian Academy.

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the Astronomical Institute participated in organizing a guided session of astronomical observations of the partial solar eclipse, visible from Romania as well. The event took place at the Central Headquarters of the Romanian Academy, located at 125 Calea Victoriei, between 12:00 and 15:00, Romanian Legal Time. The event was organized by the Romanian Academy, through the Astronomical Institute of the Romanian Academy, in partnership with the Bucharest Astroclub.

The observations were made using astronomical instruments equipped with solar filters – a 200 mm Newton-Dobson telescope and an 80 mm refractor, as well as special eclipse glasses. The visitors were guided by the scientific staff of the Astronomical Institute of the Romanian Academy, in collaboration with the enthusiastic amateur astronomers of the Bucharest Astroclub.

Explanations and guidance were provided by Magda Stavinschi – Honorary Researcher of the Astronomical Institute of the Romanian Academy, Mirel Bîrlan – Director of the Astronomical Institute of the Romanian Academy, Dan Alin Nedelcu, Diana Ionescu, Mădălina Trelia, and Sorin Marin – specialist staff of the same institute, as well as by Marian Naiman, Cristian Suciu, Victor Vasile, and Melania Boicescu from the Bucharest Astroclub.

The event was attended by the staff of the Romanian Academy's central structure, as well as numerous astronomy and science enthusiasts from the general public.

Published on: Oct 27, 2022