This activity was organized by the Astronomical Association of the Region of Murcia and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Puerto Lumbreras.
Nearly 400 people attended last night the natural landscape Cabezo de la Jara to observe the fall of "Perseids" popularly known as '' Lluvia de Estrellas "or" Tears of St. Lawrence ".
Thus, attendees could make observations Perseids open pit and observations of Saturn and the Moon from telescopes on the esplanade of Youth Hostel Cabezo de la Jara.
Councillor for Tourism and Culture, Maria Victoria Jerez, explained that "this year the activity was a success, nearly 400 people have jumped on the Cabezo de la Jara for stargazing".
Moreover the Councillor has encouraged citizens to continue to participate in the upcoming tours every Wednesday and Saturday, August and September from 22.00 visits. "
Notably, through the Department of Tourism and Culture of the Municipality of Puerto Lumbreras, has launched the campaign "Meet the Stars", which includes activities such as guided tours, lectures and seminars outdoors and develops the Wednesdays and Saturdays from July to September 15 from 22:00 in the courtyard of Youth Hostel Cabezo de la Jara.
Finally, include queeste year the council has included the campaign "Meet the Stars" in the new program of Development of Rural Tourism that develops during the summer months and includes visits to the Interpretation Center of Nature and the Path Astronomical located in the natural setting of Cabezo de la Jara, near the Astronomical Observatory.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras