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Helios - documentary film

Helios is about Czech mathematician Miloslav Druckmüller whose photographs of the solar eclipses provided the scientific community with new discoveries which catalyzed a renewed interest in the study of the solar corona. Support making of the doc film!

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EUR 17,208
pledged of EUR 15,002

114%

114% completed

287 contributors pledged

Film, Education

All or nothing. Project finished on Jun 29, 2019 at 09:36.

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  • sold 20
    The Sun Badge of Generosity

    Recieve the Sun Badge of Generosity by supporting us with a symbolic amount of 3,90 EUR - or more. Your participation in our project will brighten your day no matter the weather!

     

    Reward delivery: not specified

    EUR 3.95
    (CZK 100)

  • remaining 80 from 100
    Pair of Postcards

    Receive a set of 2 postcards showing our two favorite images of the 2017 Solar Eclipse in the USA.

    Send them to your friends and loved ones and put some sunshine in their mailbox! The set contains two different postcards.

    (This reward is not available outside of the Czech Republic.)

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 5.92
    (CZK 150)

  • remaining 176 from 200
    Badge

    Wear your love of the Sun and share it with everyone you meet!

    Design 1
    This flair button shows a section of the Sun's corona shining in white light photographed from the USA in 2017.

    Design 2
    This wearable button shows a section of the Sun's corona with green and red shining ions of iron as photographed from the USA 2017 total solar eclipse.

    See gallery for previews.
    Please add note for „design 1“ or „design 2“.

    (This reward is not available outside of the Czech Republic.)

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 7.90
    (CZK 200)

  • remaining 165 from 200
    Fridge Magnet

    See the Sun in your kitchen.

    Design 1
    This magnet shows a section of the Sun's corona
    shining in white light photographed from the USA in 2017.

    Design 2
    This magnet shows a section of the Sun's corona with green and red shining ions of iron as photographed from the USA 2017 total solar eclipse..

    See gallery for previews.
    Please add note for „design 1“ or „design 2“.

    (This reward is not available outside of the Czech Republic.)

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 8.69
    (CZK 220)

  • remaining 271 from 300
    Exclusive Bonus Video Materials

    Gain access to exclusive bonus materials! We have more interviews with interesting people and the scientists than we could fit into the film. See what more they have to say and visit additional interesting places connected to the 2017 eclipse.

    You will receive a download link.

     

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 11.84
    (CZK 300)

  • remaining 76 from 80
    Family ticket to Planetarium Prague

    Planetarium Prague screens starry sky in all weathers! Visit one of the world's biggest planetarium domes and enjoy spectacular 8K screenings! Buy this family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)!

    (Available only in Prague, Czech Republic. You will receive the tickets by email.)

    Reward delivery: in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 15.79
    (CZK 400)

  • remaining 83 from 100
    Poster with photograph of solar eclipse

    Large format (approx. 84 x 58 cm) poster with image of solar corona during eclipse (29.3.2006, Libya).

    (Published by Brno Observatory and Planetarium)

    See gallery for preview.
    (For mailing outside of the Czech Republic please add 20 EUR)

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 19.74
    (CZK 500)

  • remaining 296 from 300
    Movie Poster A2-sized

    Movie poster

    (For mailing outside of the Czech Republic please add 20 EUR)

    Reward delivery: on address, in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 21.71
    (CZK 550)

  • remaining 90 from 150
    Tickets for 2 for the Grand Premier in Brno + Movie Poster

    Come to the theater to see the film! (Spring 2020)

    Enjoying photos and video of the Sun processed by professor Druckmuller on a big screen is really worth it! The ticket is valid for two people. There will be a discussion with the filmmakers after the screening.

    (You will receive the tickets by email. You will pick up your poster at the screening.)

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 27.64
    (CZK 700)

  • remaining 124 from 150
    Tickets for 2 to the HitHit Sneak Preview in Prague + Movie Poster

    Come see the film in a movie theater! (Spring 2020)

    Enjoying photos and video of the Sun processed by professor Druckmuller on a big screen is really worth it! The ticket is valid for two people. There will be a discussion with the filmmakers after screening.

    (You will receive the tickets by email. You will pick up your poster at the screening.)

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 27.64
    (CZK 700)

  • remaining 147 from 150
    Tickets for 2 to the HitHit Sneak Preview in Olomouc + Movie Poster

    Come see the film in a movie theater! (Spring 2020)

    Enjoying photos and video of the Sun processed by professor Druckmuller on a big screen is really worth it! The ticket is valid for two people. There will be a discussion with the filmmakers after screening.

    (You will receive the tickets by email. You will pick up your poster at the screening.)

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 27.64
    (CZK 700)

  • remaining 1 from 3
    Books Měsíc dalekohledem a Slunce dalekohledem

    Books in czech language about Moon and Sun.
    ​
    (This reward is not available outside of the Czech Republic.)

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 35.53
    (CZK 900)

  • remaining 1 from 5
    AFO 2019 Multi pass

    The international festival Academia Film Olomouc (AFO) is the best in the world! (At least according to us...) A wonderful, friendly atmosphere, lots of interesting guests, and the beautiful city of Olomouc!

    If you're a fan of popular science documentary films, you'll really enjoy the festival with this multi-pass. You get priority entry to the programme, so you won't miss anything! And maybe we'll meet you!

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 39.48
    (CZK 1,000)

  • remaining 97 from 100
    I Want It All Combo Package!

    I Want the Sun all Around (And you will get it!)

    Receive all the sunny goodness in this package!

    2 postcards (2 different motives)
    2 flair buttons (2 different motives)
    2 magnets (2 different motives)
    1 movie poster

    (For mailing outside of the Czech Republic please add 20 EUR)

    Reward delivery: on address, in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 45.40
    (CZK 1,150)

  • remaining 2 from 2
    AFO 2019 - AFO Star

    AFO, big style! The international festival Academia Film Olomouc (AFO) is the best in the world! (At least according to us...) A wonderful, friendly atmosphere, lots of interesting guests, and the beautiful city of Olomouc!

    As an AFO Star, besides priority entry to the programme, you will also gain access to all accompanying events + Backstage! Buy now, before it's too late!

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 78.96
    (CZK 2,000)

  • remaining 2 from 20
    High Quality A4 Photo Print

    Photography of the Sun's eclipse in the USA 2017 in the A4 format ready to be framed. Quality print in archival quality used for exhibitions and museum photography. Each photograph is signed by professor Miloslav Druckmüller.

    You can choose a photo of either the corona in white light (Design 1) or the corona shining with iron ion rays (Design 2).

    See gallery for previews.
    Please add note for „design 1“ or „design 2“.

    (For mailing outside of the Czech Republic please add 20 EUR)

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 86.85
    (CZK 2,200)

  • remaining 5 from 10
    Become A Film Partner!

    As partners you will be acknowledged in the film's titles, receive 2 tickets for grand premier in Brno where we will publicly thank you, and you will be invited to meet with the creators of the film at a catered afterparty.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 592.18
    (CZK 15,000)

  • remaining 5 from 5
    Become A Film Sponsor!

    Your logo will appear in the closing titles of the Czech version of the film, you will receive 2 tickets for the grand premier in Brno where we will thank you publicly, and you will be invited to meet with the creators of the film at the catered afterparty!

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 1,973.94
    (CZK 50,000)

  • Sold out!!
    Book “The Mysterious Eclipse” (in Czech) by Petr Horálek (autographed copy)

    A captivating guide to the most beautiful and rarest of heavenly phenomena – lunar and solar eclipses. Get to know the history of observation, as well as contemporary scientific research. Find out what laws govern the eclipses. Learn how these phenomena have fascinated humans since ancient times, and how the ability to predict eclipses has sometimes been abused.

    The author of the book, Petr Horálek, has included his own travel experiences from expeditions to see eclipses, and incredible photographs which give the reader a sense of the atmosphere of these exceptionally impressive phenomena. The book also gives a summary of all eclipses visible from the Czech Republic until the year 2060, as well as significant events worldwide.

    Petr Horálek has taken part in several expeditions along with Prof. Miloslav Druckmüller

    (This reward is not available outside of the Czech Republic.)

     

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 20.53
    (CZK 520)

  • Sold out!!
    Books Měsíc a Slunce

    Books in czech language about Moon and Sun.

    (This reward is not available outside of the Czech Republic.)

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 35.53
    (CZK 900)

  • Sold out!!
    Books Hvězdy dalekohledem a Sluneční soustava dalekohledem

    Books in czech language about Stars and Solar system.
    ​
    (This reward is not available outside of the Czech Republic.)

    Reward delivery: on address, in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 35.53
    (CZK 900)

  • Sold out!!
    Lecture with Professor Miloslav Druckmüller

    Enjoy a private lecture and Q&A at your school, work or among friends with professor Druckmüller! Satisfy your curiosity about his work, research of the solar eclipse and expeditions.

    You provide the lecture space and projection equipment. The professor will travel to your venue at our expense.

    (In Moravia or Prague area only.)

    (This reward is not available outside of the Czech Republic.)

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 1,381.76
    (CZK 35,000)

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