The astronaut as galactic companion

This blog article shows how fairytale characters such as unicorns can magically accompany the start of school. With tips for fairytale excursions, information on the most beautiful fairytale characters and rituals, the first day of school will be an unforgettable experience for little fantasy fans.

Author Michelle

Reading time 7 min

Fascinating professions in space

Space doesn't just fascinate astronauts - there are many exciting professions that have to do with the cosmos. Aerospace engineers develop rockets and space stations, while astrophysicists explore the secrets of the universe. Mission controllers ensure that space flights are safe, and planetary scientists search for life in space. Even designers play a role when it comes to designing spacesuits or Mars rovers. Anyone who is enthusiastic about stars, technology and adventure can later become part of space exploration themselves - because the next big chapter in space travel is still waiting to be written!

Magical places and fairytale forests in Germany

🔭 Zeiss-Großplanetarium (Berlin) - One of the most modern star shows in Europe, where the universe comes to life!

🌠 ESO Supernova (Garching near Munich) - Interactive astronomy exhibition with an impressive 360° planetarium.

🚀 Planetarium Hamburg - Fascinating journeys through the galaxy with spectacular light shows and exciting lectures.

🛰️ Technik Museum Speyer - Home to the real space shuttle “Buran” and many other space exhibits.

👨‍🚀 German Aerospace Center (Cologne) - Insights into the work of real astronauts and space research.

A visit to one of these places is the perfect opportunity to experience space up close - a real adventure for curious school starters!

The solar system made easy: A journey through our universe

Our solar system is like a large family of celestial bodies that all orbit around the sun. At the center is the sun - a huge, hot star that provides light and heat. Eight planets orbit around it:

🌍 Earth - Our home, the only known planet with life.

🔥 Mercury - The smallest and closest planet to the sun, with extremely hot and cold temperatures.

💨 Venus - Enveloped by thick clouds of toxic gas and hotter than an oven!

🔴 Mars - The “red planet” with huge dust storms and the possibility of early water.

⛅ Jupiter - The largest planet with a huge storm, the “Great Red Spot”.

💍 Saturn - Famous for its impressive rings of ice and dust.

❄️ Uranus - Turns on its side and has a bluish color due to its icy atmosphere.

🔵 Neptune - The outermost planet, known for its strong storms and deep blue color.

In addition to the planets, there are many moons, asteroids and comets whizzing through our solar system. Who knows what secrets are still waiting to be discovered?

The universe for kids: Fascinating and fun space facts

Space is full of incredible secrets and exciting discoveries! Did you know, for example, that the moon smells of burnt gunpowder? Or that one day on Venus is longer than a whole year? Here are a few more crazy facts from the universe:

The sun is huge - It's so big you could fit over a million globes inside!

You can't cry in space - Without gravity, tears don't run down, but stick to your eyes as little drops.

Saturn would float on water - Its density is so low that it would float like a giant rubber ball on an ocean!

Mars has the largest volcano in the solar system - “Olympus Mons” is almost three times as high as Mount Everest!

Stars have different colors - Depending on the temperature, they glow blue, yellow or even red!

The universe is full of surprises - and who knows, maybe one day YOU will discover a new secret of the stars! ✨