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The next August 12 will celebrate the 'Rain of Stars, which concentrate many citizens in the municipality where the Youth Hostel will be an observation of the different constellations
The City Council of Puerto Lumbreras, through the Department of Tourism, has launched during the months of July and August, the campaign 'Meet the Stars' to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy and promote numerous initiatives through the Astronomical Observatory Cabezo de la Jara.
The campaign includes activities such as guided tours, lectures and seminars outside and watching the different constellations through a telescope of the Observatoire du Cabezo de la Jara.
According to the Councillor for Tourism, Ginés David Piñero, "coinciding with the celebration of International Year of Astronomy, from the session we organized the program" Meet the Stars' to provide citizens with an alternative during the summer months, as is Puerto Lumbreras has become a town that promotes activity Astronomical Observatory through Cabezo de la Jara. "
The program 'Meet the Stars' includes guided tours every Wednesday and Saturday of July and August from 22.00.
The activity has an outdoor lecture that explains the basics of astronomy and legends and stories are told about the constellations.
In addition, the visit allows the observation of the moon and various stars through the telescope of the Astronomical Observatory of Cabezo de la Jara.
The Councillor for Tourism, Ginés David Piñero, added that "are free guided tours and lectures will be taught by members of the Astronomical Association of the Region of Murcia where natural enclave Cabezo de la Jara."
In addition, the program includes a special day on 12 August with the 'Rain of Stars'.
To this day, City Hall and the Astronomical Association of the Region of Murcia, have organized an activity to observe the dramatic drop in 'Persian' popularly known as 'falling stars' or 'tears of San Lorenzo'.
World Food Day with a dinner of coexistence, an outdoor workshop that will explain the constellations and perform various leisure activities such as legends or stories about the constellations.
Well, as a venue for free camping and installation of special telescopes to explain the summer sky with the naked eye
The facilities at the Astronomical Observatory Cabezo de la Jara have more than 80 square meters and include a dome, an observation room, reflector telescope from Meade LX 200 12, a classroom of astronomy CCD cameras to photograph and video and control computer.
Regarding facilities, Piñero has concluded that "The Centre, located 1246 meters above sea level and 7 km from the heart of Puerto Lumbreras is a unique opportunity to observe and enjoy the show astronomical, being in itself a great educational forum for students and visitors interested in the stars. "
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras
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