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The City Council of Puerto Lumbreras and the Astronomical Association of the Region of Murcia have today renewed a collaboration agreement for the granting of a grant of 7,500 euros to said association, with the aim of promoting and disseminating astronomy in the municipal facilities of the Astronomical Observatory Cabezo de la Jara, located in an enclave suitable for the subject and which are also unique throughout the Region of Murcia.

According to the mayor of the town, Mª Ángeles Tunisia, the collaboration with the Murcia entity "is vital to promote the realization of scientific dissemination activities, such as the III basic course of Astronomy, carried out recently, as well as the promotion of culture and culture. use of cultural facilities that our municipality has ".

For its part, the Astronomical Association of Murcia is committed to conducting guided visits and observations on the last Saturday of each month, as well as visits every Wednesday and Saturday from June 15 to September 15.

They will also visit the local schools, the IES Rambla de Nogalte and those associations of the municipality that request it.

In the most prominent star shower, the Perseids or Tears of San Lorenzo, there will also be a specialized observation from August 10 to 14.

The promotion and dissemination of the Observatory is also contemplated in this agreement, with presence in the State Astronomy Days and all those national congresses attended by the management organization.

For its part, the group is obliged to keep the Observatory facilities in perfect state of maintenance, being responsible for the damages suffered by the existing facilities or equipment due to improper use by both visitors and members of the group.

The Lumbrerense City Council will be in charge of the diffusion of the programmed activities through the citizen information means available to it, as well as to make the reservation of visits through the Tourist Office of the locality.

Therefore, all those interested in delving into the mysteries of the celestial vault can do so on the phones 968 43 61 53 and 652 902 268 or by email to the address Oficinadeturismo@puertolumbreras.es

Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras