Poster presented at the XXXII International Astronomical Union General Assembly

[ Marek Nikołajuk, XXXII IAU, 6-15 August 2024 in Cape Town ] Marek Nikołajuk, member of the SST-1M consortium, presented a poster at the International Astronomical Union General Assembly held in Cape Town, South Africa. The presentation showcased an overview of the telescope and camera design, as well as preliminary results derived from the commissioning data and data analysis. The event provided an opportunity to highlight that the SST-1M mini-array has demonstrated its remarkable potential for conducting detailed astronomical observations. Despite operating under commissioning conditions at the Ondřejov Observatory, the array has already achieved significant results. These achievements pave the...

CME impact above Ondrejov

On October 3rd, a CME (Coronal Mass Ejection) was hurled toward Earth by a powerful X9.1-class solar flare. It struck our magnetosphere a few days later, adorning the sky with colorful swirls. On October 7th, Vlastimil Vojáček captured the aurora borealis, creating a special atmosphere at the Ondřejov observatory.