Prof. i.R. Dr. Udo Backhaus
-
Former head of Backhaus Working Group on Physics Education (Campus Essen) until 31st July, 2011
Research Interests
-
Physics education
-
Experimental physics
-
Dynamic systems
-
Astronomy
Current Research
Astrometry, especially
- Orbit determination of the maior planets by simple means,
- Determination of the sun's parallax,
- Measurements of trigonometric parallaxes of stars, for instance of Barnard's star and 61 Cyg
Astronomy On-Line: Measuring the Distance to the Sun
Astronomy On-Line: Measuring the Distance to The Sun - Final Report
Experiments for physics teachers
- Astronomical Laboratory Exercises (in german)
- Photographing the moon and measuring its distance
- Observing, Photographing and Evaluating the Transit of Venus 2004
Theory of Relativity:
International Year of Astronomy 2009
Astronomy and internet in the Ruhr-area
Materials for dealing with astronomical themes in school
Example: Mars loop 2022/23
Publications
 |
Presentation Unser Mond, das unbekannte Objekt am Himmel (in German) on the |
Moonrise in Namibia, two days before new moon - Genuine or Fake?
- Click here to get a list of typical publications.
Measurements of trigonometric parallaxes of stars
(click on the picture to get a larger demonstration of parallactic and proper motion!)
The appearance of fast moving objects
Moon, Jupiter and Saturn - photographed simultaneously from Namibia and Germany
