After a year, the general public can once again look forward to Day of observatories and planetariums. Its 9th edition promises an attractive programme, with which the county astronomical departments in Prešov, Humenne and Svidník. This time on the theme of Return to the Moon. They will kick off their programme on Saturday 16 March.
You can look forward to observing the night sky, astro talks, an art workshop, star music and knowledge quizzes.
The Day of Observatories and Planetariums is organised annually on the occasion of the International Day of Astronomical Institutions. It traditionally includes the Observatory and Planetarium in Prešov, the Vihorlat Observatory in Humenne and the Svidník outreach office Hvezdáreň Roztoky, established by the Prešov Self-Governing Region. The current 9th edition of the event is marked by activities related to the anticipated man on the moon and will take place during the weekend of 16 and 17 March.
Observatory and Planetarium in Prešov
Observatory and Planetarium in Prešov has prepared a programme for children and adults. On the first day of the event on 16 March, the youngest ones will be able to see a projection hall under an artificial starry sky. Fairy Tales Elizabeth's Universe a The Miri Way. In the lecture hall of the planetarium they will be shown Haunted Universe, Holidays in Space a Paxi Fairy Tales.
Adults can enjoy the premiere of the audiovisual programme Pink Floyd, professional films with astronomical themes also on the programme After sunset. In case of favourable weather, this year there will be no lack of observing the Sun and objects of the starry sky. telescopes. Music under the starry sky performed by Pink Floyd can also experience on Sunday, March 17. It will be accompanied by a simulated starry sky with lots of interesting visuals.
Vihorlat Observatory in Humenne
Telescopic observation of objects evening sky (in case of favourable weather) is also going to Vihorlat Observatory in Humenneon Saturday (16.3.) at his A[trip:12125;stronomic observatory on Kolonickie sedlo] and the next day (17.3.) on the terrace of his workplace in Humenne.
On Saturday, the Observatory programme will be complemented by children's film screeningu Kozmo and other activities. On Sunday, the lecture hall of the Humenne Observatory will be reserved for astrotalk, lecture with discussion on the topic Planets of other stars, led by astronomer Zdeněk Komárek, as well as a video Space news.
Roztoky Observatory
Campus Observatories in Roztoky, which belongs to the county Podduklianske Enlightenment Centre in Svidník, is also going to observe the night sky, both on Saturday and Sunday (16-17 March) from seven to nine o'clock in the evening. In addition, the Sunday programme of the observatory above the Ruthenian village of Roztoky is extended by midday sun sighting, art workshop Moon in the palm of your hand or knowledge mini quiz. Its youngest visitors will enjoy the planetary memory game and film screenings.
The International Observatory and Planetarium Day initiative takes place on the occasion of the vernal equinox. It was founded in Brescia, Italy, back in 1995. It aims to promote the dissemination of astronomical knowledge and inform the public about the work of astronomical facilities. In Slovakia, it is organised under the auspices of the Slovak Astronomical Society at the Slovak Academy of Sciences, the Slovak Central Observatory in Hurbanova and the Slovak Union of Astronomers.
Source: PSK Communication Department
