100 Hours of Astronomy Registered Events: PORTUGAL
An Evening with the Stars: Águeda, Portugal
Organiser: NUCLIO & Escola Secundária Marques Castilho
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: NUCLIO and Science Club of Escola Secundária Marques Castilho will provide to their students a astronomy stargazing session, observing with portable telescopes and naked eyes, including a lecture about different issues, from mythology to the characteristics of different stages of stellar development. Targets include Moon, Mars, Pleiades, Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy and other objects, depending of weather conditions.
Contact: Alvaro Folhas
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Stargazing at Braga Ciência Viva Science Centre, "Planetário de Braga": Braga, Portugal
Organiser: Centro Ciência Viva de Braga
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About: In the celebration of the 100 hours of Astronomy we will be looking at Braga night sky and identify the constellations and other objects of deep space. The observation will take place at the Centro Ciência Viva de Braga, Planetário de Braga from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Up to 100 people can participate with prior registration
More Information / Event Page: More information can be found here.
Contact: João Vieira
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Astrofotógrafo por uma Noite: Cabeceiras de Basto, Portugal
Organiser: Miguel Ventura
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About: Event intended for those who now wish to start in landscape astrophotography. In just two hours, the participants are introduced to the definitions that the cameras must have to elaborate the nocturnal images in a short theoretical introduction, followed by a practical component
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Contact: Miguel Ventura
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"Looking in the dark: The dark matter and fate the of the Universe ": Caldelas Guimarães, Portugal
Organiser: Escola Secundária de Caldas das Taipas - Clube de Astronomia
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: Clarification session on the theme of dark matter, its interactions in the universe ... in continuation, astronomical observation.
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Contact: Francisco Assis
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"100 horas de astronomia": Coimbra, Portugal
Organiser: Observatório Geofísico e Astronómico da Universidade de Coimbra
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: The 1st Monthly Visit of 2019 is special !!! 100 hours of astronomy. We count on all of you for this astronomical space night!
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Contact: Nuno Peixinho
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Double Session (Sessao Dupla): Espinho, Portugal
Organiser: Espinho Planetarium
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About: A planetarium show entitled "Explore" followed by observation of the night sky at the observatory .
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Contact: Antonio Pedrosa
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Astronomy in the School: Frazão, Portugal
Organiser: Escola Básica de Frazão
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: From 14:30 to 19:00, the Escola Básica de Frazão will host astronomical activities including: lecture "Astronomy: from antiquity to this day"; Sun and Moon observations with telescopes; and evening observation with telescopes. Targets include Mars, Uranus, Pleiades, Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy.
Contact: Mário Cerqueira
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Stargazing at Lagos Ciência Viva Science Centre: Lagos, Portugal
Organiser: Ciência Viva Lagos Science Centre
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: Celebrating the 100 hours of Astronomy we will be looking at Lagos night sky and identify the constellations and other objects. The observation will take place at the Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
More Information / Event Page: More information can be found here.
Contact: Diana Correia
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Solar Observation at Lagos Ciência Viva Science Centre: Lagos, Portugal
Organiser: Lagos Ciência Viva Science Centre
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About: Using special equipment we will be able to look at our Star and even try to find Sun spots. How do Sun Watches work? Come to visit us and learn about it. This activity will take place at the Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
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Contact: Diana Correia
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100 hours Watching the Stars and Sun: Lisbon, Portugal
Organiser: Army Geospatial Information Center
Event Date(s): January 10-11, 2019
About: Initial presentation about the sun followed by sun observations, both visual and off the solar spectrum. Sessions will be organized by José Ribeiro and Rui Teodoro and will take place between 15h - 17h.
Location of event is: Avenida Dr. Alfredo Bensaúde
More Information / Event Page: More information can be found here.
Contact: Rui Teodoro
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100 hours Watching the Winter Sky: Lisbon, Portugal
Organiser: Army Geospatial Information Center
Event Date(s): January 11-12, 2019
About: Initial presentation about astronomy, followed by sky observations.
Sessions will be organized by Mário Ramos and Rui Teodoro and will start at 21h Location of event is: Avenida Dr. Alfredo Bensaude
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Contact: Rui Teodoro
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Star Party - One Sky for All: Lisbon, Portugal
Organiser: Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço
Event Date(s): January 11-12, 2019
About: From 6 pm to 1 am, everyone is invited to join the "Star Party – A sky for all", a night of fun and educational activities, including astronomical observations, guided tours to a historical observatory, a Solar System exhibition, workshops and an Astronomy quiz. Organized by the Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço, this event is part of the "100 Hours of Astronomy" project.
More Information / Event Page: More information can be found here.
Contact: João Retrê
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Astronomical Night at the Library: Moimenta da Beira, Portugal
Organiser: Clube das Ciências & Biblioteca Escolar
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About:From 20:00 to 23:300, Agrupamento de Escolas de Moimenta da Beira will host an evening devoted to astronomy outreach for the families of the school community. Activities include a short lecture about the 100 years of IAU, astronomy games, astronomy book fair etc. Telescopes and binoculars will be available for astronomical observations, if weather permits.
Contact: Paulo Sanches
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The Bethlehem Star: Monsaraz, Portugal
Organiser: Observatório do Lago Alqueva
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About:In this Science Café, Professor Rui Agostinho will present and discuss the biblical texts that refer to this event, historically fitting the probable Christ’s date of birth. This will allow us to scientifically approach what could have been the astronomical phenomenon known as the “Bethlehem Star”.
Event Page / More Information: More information can be found here.
Contact: Nelson Nunes
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Closer to the Stars: Porto, Portugal
Organiser: Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço/Planetário do Porto - Centro Ciência Viva
Event Date(s): January 10, 2019
About:Closer to the Stars is a telescope observation night, held on the second thursday of each month, at the Porto Planetarium. The activity is led by specialists from the Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA), the largest research institute in astronomy in Portugal. / "Mais perto das Estrelas" é uma atividade de observação astronómica, nas noites da 2ª quinta-feira de cada mês, no Planetário do Porto - Centro Ciência Viva. A atividade é acompanhada por especialistas do Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA).
Event Page / More Information: More information can be found here.
Contact: Ricardo Reis
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Closer to the Stars: Porto, Portugal
Organiser: Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço/Planetário do Porto - Centro Ciência Viva
Event Date(s): January 10, 2019
About:Closer to the Stars is a telescope observation night, held on the second thursday of each month, at the Porto Planetarium. The activity is led by specialists from the Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA), the largest research institute in astronomy in Portugal. / "Mais perto das Estrelas" é uma atividade de observação astronómica, nas noites da 2ª quinta-feira de cada mês, no Planetário do Porto - Centro Ciência Viva. A atividade é acompanhada por especialistas do Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA).
Event Page / More Information: More information can be found here.
Contact: Ricardo Reis
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100 Hours of Astronomy: Vila Real, Portugal
Organiser: Escola S/3 São Pedro
Event Date(s): January 10-11, 2019
About:
Discovering the Sky - The activity consists in a workshop for 7th grade students and members of the Quark Up Science Club on January 10-11. Students will use computers to learn the astronomy softwares Stellarium and Celestia.
Heaven and Its Discovery - The Stellarium Astronomy Software and Celestia will be held on the 10th and 11th in the 7th, 10th, and 10th grades. Laptops and groups of 2 will be used to explore the programs and relate to the content taught in the 7th grade. There are 68 students and the estimated time is 4 hours and 30 minutes. The same activity will also be carried out at the QUARK UP Experimental Science Club with 16 students, with 4 students from 11th grade with adapted curriculum and with Universal Support Measures. The expected time 90 minutes. In total, 6 hours
Event Page / More Information: More information can be found here.
Contact: Paula Lopes