Portal de Puerto Lumbreras
www.portaldepuertolumbreras.com
The Tourism Office of Puerto Lumbreras in collaboration with the Astronomical Association of the Region of Murcia hosts a free visit and tour of the Astronomical Observatory for Saturday May 28
The City Council of Puerto Lumbreras, through the Department of Tourism, Industry and Environment in collaboration with the Astronomical Association of the Region of Murcia, has launched a program of guided tours and free night at the Astronomical Observatory of Cabezo la Jara taking place the last Saturday of each month.
So also, the Centre has a prime location for observing the celestial event, is used as an educational forum for students and visitors interested in the world of astronomy.
Thus, on Saturday May 28 will be a free night and guided visit to the Astronomical Observatory, which will assist all interested persons by contacting the Office of Tourism of Puerto Lumbreras to make a reservation (968.436153).
Also, the astronomical days are run by a member of the Astronomical Association of the Region of Murcia, including an introductory talk on astronomy, which also legends and trivia about the constellations, a session of knowledge of the sky an explanation of the sky with the naked eye, ending with the observation of celestial objects through the largest telescope in the dome of the Astronomical Observatory.
Specifically, the Astronomical Observatory facilities 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 for photography and video.
Finally, note that the Centre is located at an altitude of 1246 meters and 7 kilometers from the center of Puerto Lumbreras and has a prime location for contemplation of the heavenly bodies with the naked eye both through the telescope in the dome the building.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras
Privacy policy
- Legal notice
- Cookies