Prof. i.R. Dr. Udo Backhaus
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Former head of Backhaus Working Group on Physics Education (Campus Essen) until 31st July, 2011
Research Interests
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Physics education
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Experimental physics
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Dynamic systems
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Astronomy
Current Research
Transit of Mercury, 2019

Astronomical phenomena
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
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
Publications
List of typical publications