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Those interested in visiting the Observatory should make their reservations at the Tourist Office.
The Department of Tourism and Culture has organized a program of guided tours to the Astronomical Observatory of Puerto Lumbreras until 15 September.
Specifically, the Observatory is located in the natural spot Cabezo de la Jara, a7 km from Puerto Lumbreras, about 800 meters above sea level.
Members of the Astronomical Association of the Region of Murcia are in charge of conducting guided tours in the Observatory.
It is a guided tour, with a duration of approximately 2 hours, in which visitors have the possibility to make different observations, depending on the lunar phases.
The meeting begins with an introductory talk about concepts of astronomy and science, which explains how the objects are later observed.
The guided tours include a knowledge session of the sky with an explanation to the naked eye, ending with the observation of the most important celestial objects through the telescope located in the dome of the Astronomical Observatory.
Visits are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 10 pm at the Observatorio Astronómico del Cabezo la Jara.
In addition, on Saturday August 12 a special visit has been scheduled, coinciding with the traditional "rain of stars" or "tears of San Lorenzo".
Those interested in visiting the Observatory should make their reservations at the Tourist Office, at the telephone number 652 902 268 or at Correo oficinadeturismo@puertolumbreras.es.
The price per person is 2.5 euros and children under 10 years old have free admission.
The Councilor for Tourism, Mª Victoria Jerez, has encouraged lumbrerenses and visitors to meet the stars at the Cabezo de la Jara Astronomical Observatory.
The quality of the night skies, far from the city, its clean atmosphere and without turbulence guarantees a perfect visibility in 90% of the time, Of the nights of summer ".
The Observatory has a 310 cm diameter automated dome equipped with a 355 mm opening and 3556 mm focal length MEADE telescope.
Likewise, this facility houses a high quality solar telescope to extend the use of facilities with daytime activities, and an audiovisual room equipped for talks, conferences and courses. The Cabezo de la Jara Astronomical Observatory is configured as one of the most Large and with less light pollution of the Region of Murcia.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras
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