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The activity has had the projection of an explanatory video, observations opencast and workshops for children related to astronomy.
There have also been astronomical night routes for the trail and visits to the Interpretation Center of Nature.
More than a hundred people attended the open day of the Astronomical Observatory Cabezo de la Jara, organized by the Municipality of Puerto Lumbreras.
The mayor of Puerto Lumbreras, Maria Angeles Tunisia, and the Councillor for Tourism and Culture, Maria Victoria Jerez, were also present on this day.
Specifically, the activity has had the projection of an explanatory video, observations opencast and workshops for children related to astronomy.
In addition, attendees have also enjoyed other activities in the natural environment Cabezo de la Jara, as a night route for the astronomical trail and visits to the Interpretation Center of Nature.
The Mayor explained that "citizens have enjoyed live observations that have allowed them to better understand the workings of astrophysics, while have enjoyed a different and fun cultural tour".
The Astronomical Observatory Cabezo de la Jara is located 7 km from Puerto Lumbreras, about 800 meters above the sea level.
From the observatory, visitors can see the cosmos through a modern and powerful telescope.
The quality of its night skies, away from the city, its clean air and turbulence guarantees perfect visibility in 90% of summer nights.
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 facilities with daily activities, and an audiovisual room equipped for lectures, conferences and courses.
Finally, the Mayor explained that "the City Council want to continue to promote tourism as one of the main economic engines of the municipality. To this end, we will promote our new Observatory as a privileged tourist space, curious and fans due to its excellent conditions for observing astronomical phenomena. "
Moreover, he added that "it is the only observatory in the region that has a solar telescope for observation activities during the day."
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras
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