Astronomy in Summer: The Skies We Keep – Looking to the Future

On 26 September, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, the Promontório da Senhora da Rocha in Porches will host the activity 🔭Astronomy in Summer: The Skies We Keep – Looking to the Future🌌, developed in partnership with the Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, promoting scientific dissemination and interest in astronomy within the community.

The initiative includes practical astronomical observation sessions with telescopes and naked-eye viewing, allowing participants to identify summer sky constellations and asterisms, as well as observe major celestial objects visible, such as the Moon, planets, stars, and other celestial bodies.

Images captured by the telescope can be viewed directly through the eyepiece by participants. Throughout the activity, collaborators from the Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve will provide explanations and scientific commentary, enhancing understanding of the observed phenomena. Under the theme “The Skies We Keep – Looking to the Future”, the activity raises awareness of the importance of preserving night skies as natural, scientific, and cultural heritage, alerting to the impacts of light pollution and environmental changes.

Records and observations made may be included in the educational archives of the Municipality of Lagoa, contributing to the appreciation of local scientific and cultural heritage and the creation of scientific memories for future generations.

The activity will take place in locations within the municipality suitable for astronomical observation and is aimed at the general public, including children, young people, adults, seniors, students, teachers, families, residents, and tourists. It is also an inclusive initiative, accessible to people with disabilities and/or reduced mobility.

The activity is aimed at the general public, aged 6 and above, and is free of charge, with mandatory registration HERE.

For more information: iuri.fernandes@cm-lagoa.pt | 930 544 687

🌌🌠Join us for a magical evening of Astronomy in Summer: The Skies We Keep – Looking to the Future! On 26 September, at the Promontório da Senhora da Rocha in Porches. Free participation! Don’t miss the opportunity to observe the starry sky and learn more about the universe.🌟🌕