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Through the "Puerto Lumbreras, Star City" campaign the Department of Tourism will present a promotional video in which the new equipment, which has the aim of becoming a reference center of science communication will be displayed.
The new Astronomical Observatory, located in the natural setting Cabezo de la Jara, stands as one of the biggest and less light pollution of the Region of Murcia.
The City Council of Puerto Lumbreras presented next week at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) the new Astronomical Observatory Cabezo de la Jara, which stands as one of the biggest and less light pollution of the Region of Murcia.
In this sense, through the "Puerto Lumbreras, Star City" campaign, the Department of Tourism will present a promotional video in which the new equipment will be displayed, which has the aim of becoming a reference center of science communication, especially astronomy and knowledge derived from observation of the universe.
Thus, the mayor of Puerto Lumbreras, Maria Angeles Tunisia, stressed that "the City Council we want to continue promoting tourism as one of the economic engines of the city. We will attend Fitur to enhance our new Observatory, a privileged space for tourists, curious and fans due to its excellent conditions for observing astronomical phenomena. "
Specifically, the Astronomical Observatory Cabezo de la Jara is located 7 km from Puerto Lumbreras, about 800 meters above the sea level.
It is an open, warm space without interference from obscuring vision.
The Observatory has an automated dome diameter of 310 cm equipped with a telescope MEADE 355 mm and 3556 mm opening.
focal length.
Similarly, this facility houses a high-quality solar telescope to expand the use of the facilities with daily activities, and an audiovisual room equipped for lectures, conferences and courses.
From the observatory, visitors can see the cosmos through a modern and powerful telescope.
The quality of its night skies, far from the city, its clean air and turbulence guarantees perfect visibility in 90% of summer nights.
Similarly, it notes that to reach new FITUR also offers Rural Tourism, which will be supplemented with visits to the Astronomical Observatory "Cabezo de la Jara".
Thus, visitors who come to this natural landscape will know astronomical trails, the Interpretation Center of Nature or the Hostel Cabezo de la Jara.
Finally, it is noteworthy that the City Council has designed a package of guided tours of the observatory by professional astronomers throughout the year.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras
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