32nd SEAC Conference

Timekeeping, Navigation, Surveying – Cultural Astronomy and Instruments

The 32nd SEAC Conference, titled “Timekeeping, Navigation, Surveying – Cultural Astronomy and Instruments,” will take place from August 25 to 30, 2025, in Hamburg, Germany. This event will bring together researchers, scholars, and enthusiasts from around the world. They will explore how astronomy, culture, and instruments intersect in various contexts. The conference will examine historical and modern methods of timekeeping, navigation, and land surveying. These practices have played key roles in shaping societies and their understanding of the cosmos.

Participants can look forward to engaging discussions and hands-on workshops. The event will also provide opportunities for networking and collaboration. By combining academic presentations with practical sessions, the conference will enhance the study of cultural astronomy and its tools.

About SEAC

The European Society for Astronomy in Culture (SEAC) is a professional association dedicated to exploring the cultural dimensions of astronomy and related fields. Since its founding in Strasbourg, France, in 1992 under the guidance of Professor Carlos Jaschek, SEAC has grown to include around 90 members from 25 countries. While its core membership comprises European scientists, researchers from all continents actively contribute to its interdisciplinary approach. SEAC focuses on areas such as archaeoastronomy, anthropology, ethnoastronomy, the history of astronomy, mythology, spatial archaeology, and cosmology. It was the first professional organization of archaeoastronomers, playing a pivotal role in inspiring similar societies, such as ISAAC in the United States and SIAC in Latin America.

Through annual meetings and the publication of proceedings, SEAC fosters scientific exchange and collaboration. Its mission is to promote the study of astronomical practices within their cultural and environmental contexts, highlighting their importance in understanding human societies.