Micro-adventure for August: counting shooting stars during the Perseids storm
Every August, the Perseids swarm passes over the Netherlands. This is a meteor shower that produces a spectacle of shooting stars.
Meteor swarms occur when the Earth passes through a trail of debris left by a comet or asteroid. In the case of the Perseid storm, the Earth passes through this trail of debris left by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle every year around the same time.
If you want to observe this meteor shower, it is best to look for the darkest place in the country. In the Netherlands, these are the Wadden Islands, as there is little light pollution there. But the shooting stars of the Perseid swarm can also be observed in places with a lot of light pollution. What does help is if you know where to look. Every meteor swarm has its own shining point from which all the shooting stars seem to come. In the case of the Perseid swarm, this point can be found in the constellation Perseus. With a stargazing app, you can easily find it.
The Perseid swarm produces shooting stars throughout August, but reaches its peak this weekend (11 and 12 August), when the swarm produces around 100 shooting stars per hour. So put your Woodlounger in the darkest spot and think in advance what you want to wish for.
WOODLOUNGER
€695.00
Unwind with the Woodlounger - which offers the comfort of a hammock but can be placed anywhere. The archetypal basis of the Belizean classic has been transformed into a delightful lounger by furniture maker and designer Georg Wasensteiner. For total relaxation, the Woodlounger comes with a plush mattress and pillow set - adjustable in height to fit everyone, big or small. Put your feet up, grab a book, or simply turn your face to the sun (also perfect for stargazing at night). The Woodlounger is made of sustainable larch wood, which with a little maintenance will last for years and gives the lounger an elegant natural look. The clever design makes it not only comfortable to relax in but also easy to store. Simply fold the chair in half and store it upright when not in use. The Woodlounger comes with a pillowset in silver blue with terra red color.
SOFABED
€1,695.00
The sofabed by designer Hade Steenwinkel is inspired by the idea of having a place to both sit and sleep comfortably on the same sofa. The sloping angle of the mattress creates a relaxing seating position. Because the frame has an equal sloping angle, the mattress becomes flat when you rotate it 180 degrees. With just one quick turn, you’ll have a comfortable spot for an afternoon nap in the open air. The two-in-one sofabed is perfect for smaller spaces like a balcony or an urban garden. Both the mattress as well as the pillows are made from a durable waterproof material called Olefin and have a ventilating underside. The fabric is nearly impenetrable by water, making it well suited for outdoor use. Even a rain soaked mattress will dry quickly due to this ventilation system. The Sofabed frame will be available in Agate Gray and the mattress and pillows will be available in Light Gray and Faded Orange.