Join us after the Icebreaker on Sunday night for an evening of social board games and nostalgic video games at Arkade Bar. The venue charges €5 for entry; drinks can be purchased inside.

• Location: Arkade Bar Helsinki
• Address: Kalevankatu 30, 00100 Helsinki
• Price: 5€ on arrival
• Day & Time: Sunday, 7 September 2025, 20:00–23:00
• Contact: Callum Piper or Thibaut Roger

Public event for everyone interested in the Sun. You can arrive at the show at any time while it is running. No registration is required. There might be a short wait at the observatory. There is no heating inside, so please dress according to the weather. In solar viewing events, the target is our nearest star, the Sun. During the event, sunspots, flares, and eruptions become familiar. Suitable for families also.

• Location: Kaivopuisto Observatory
• Address: Ehrenströmintie 1, Helsinki
• Map link: Kaivopuiston tähtitorni
• Price: €5 / €2
• Day & Time: Sundays, 7 and 14 September 2025, 13:00–15:00
• Note: Arranged only in good weather
• More: Ursa Astronomical Association

On the evening of 7 September 2025, skywatchers in Helsinki will be treated to a stunning total lunar eclipse. The event begins at 20:02, with the total phase starting at 20:30 and reaching its peak at 21:11. During this phase, the Moon will take on a dramatic deep red hue—commonly known as a blood moon. The eclipse will continue until 23:55, offering nearly four hours of celestial spectacle.

To celebrate this rare astronomical event, Ursa Astronomical Association will host two public viewing events. One on the shore of Töölö Bay, just a few dozen meters from Finlandia Hall, and the second one in Ursa’s Kaivopuisto Observatory. We warmly invite all EPSC-DPS 2025 participants to join us for this special occasion. It’s a great opportunity to meet enthusiastic amateur astronomers and local residents who share a passion for the night sky.

• Locations: Töölö Bay shore, Finlandia Hall and Kaivopuisto Observatory, Ehrenströmintie 1, Helsinki
• Map links: Hesperianpuisto (Finlandia Hall event)
  Kaivopuiston tähtitorni (Kaivopuisto Observatory event)
• Day & Time: Sunday, 7 September 2025, 20:00–23:00
• More: Ursa Astronomical Association

Dive into the atmosphere of past ages or the marvels of space at the historic Observatory. Located on Tähtitorninmäki hill at the southern end of Unioninkatu, the Observatory offers a compact exhibition that is suitably sized for a quick visit. Completed in 1834, the Observatory was the most modern astronomical research institute of its time, an example for other observatories, and served as the home of the astronomy professor and his family until 1969.

The great observation hall, the Meridian Hall, recaptures the unique atmosphere of an old astronomical observation facility with its large observation equipment still in their original places. The permanent exhibition invites visitors of all ages to get excited about the wonders of the universe. At the Observatory’s small changing exhibition “Help, climate change!”, you can learn about our planet’s changing climate.

We offer free admission to Europlanet Science Congress guests with the conference pass. The Observatory (Kopernikuksentie 1) is open Thu 12:00–20:00, Fri and Sat 12:00–16:00.

• Location: Observatory of the Helsinki University
• Address: Kopernikuksentie 1, Helsinki
• Map links: Kopernikuksentie 1
• Day & Time: Thursday, 11 September 2025, 12:00–20:00; Friday and Saturday, 12–13 September 2025, 12:00–16:00
• More: Observatory | Helsinki University Museum Flame

The 3 bands Neurosphere (Italy), Rebellix (Finland), and Fenyx Rising (Finland) will play live on 11 September 2025 at Loose Bar (opening at 21:00, Annankatu 21, 00100 Helsinki, Finland)

Fenyx Rising from Finland plays Heavy Metal, with influences from the 80s and a melodic death metal background. They also incorporate elements of Melodic Heavy Metal. The band's formation was inspired by Annihilator and 80s metal.

Rebellix is a Finnish heavy metal band from Helsinki. The band's style blends modern and old-school heavy metal elements with influences from glam metal and punk rock, particularly in their catchy choruses. They have been described as a "new wave of Finnish heavy metal".

Neurosphere* from Italy is a melodic death metal band with influences from thrash, progressive rock, and 70s music. Their sound incorporates a mix of dark and thrashy riffs, alongside dreamy and ethereal melodies, often featuring clean, raw, and growling vocals. Their sound recalls influences from bands like Amorphis, Metallica, and Opeth.

*The band features members from ESA missions, join the party to find out who!

Link to the event will be provided once available from the club website.

• Location: Bar Loose
• Address: Annankatu 21, Helsinki
• Map links: Bar Loose
• Day & Time: Thursday, 11 September 2025, 21:00