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Members of the Astronomical Association of the Region of Murcia gave talks on astronomy in which attendees explained this astral phenomenon.

This event is part of the summer program 'Meet the stars' through which every Wednesday and Saturday from June to September 15 astronomical observations are made.

The Department of Tourism and Culture, in collaboration with the Astronomical Association of the Region of Murcia held last night a special event to mark the 'Starfall' in the natural setting of Cabezo de la Jara, attended by over 100 people .

Specifically, the day began at 22.00he included different free activities such as presentation and projection of Perseids, by members of the Astronomical Association of the Region of Murcia who explained this astral phenomenon.

Councillor for Tourism and Culture, Maria Victoria Jerez, stressed that "after all a cloudy day, the weather gave us a respite from midnight to make observations through telescopes".

In addition, he continued explaining "the attendees also visited the facilities have new Astronomical Observatory and the Center for Nature Interpretation".

In this sense, the day included a visit to the facilities of the new Astronomical Observatory Cabezo de la Jara that has an automated dome diameter of 310 cm equipped with a telescope MEADE 355 mm and 3556 mm opening.

focal length.

In addition, the facility houses a solar telescope high quality to expand the use of facilities with daily activities, and an audiovisual room equipped for lectures, conferences and courses.

Similarly, visitors could learn the Interpretation Centre of nature that is located next to the Youth Hostel, a space through which the visitor discovers the local flora and fauna and natural sites of the municipality.

This event is part of the summer program 'Meet the stars' launched by the Department of tourism and culture, through which every Wednesday and Saturday from June to September astronomical observations are made.

Those interested in attending these activities can make your reservation at the Tourist Office of Puerto Lumbreras phone 968 43 61 53 or 652 90 22 68 or via email oficinadeturismo@puertolumbreras.es.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras