100 Hours of Astronomy Registered Events: SPAIN
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¡Veamos las estrellas en el patio de nuestro cole!: Algeciras, Spain
Organiser: Colegio Huerta de la Cruz
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: The objective of this event is to initiate the students of primary education to astronomy. In the morning, we will make a brief theoretical introduction of the celestial elements that we will see. On the other hand, we will teach them the handling of the different optical instruments that we will use. In the afternoon, we will start with daytime observation and sighting of the first astronomical objects. Afterwards the nocturnal observation of the whole celestial vault will be realized.
Contact: Juan Antonio Prieto Sanchez
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Cultivate With The Stars: Almería, Spain
Organiser: CECOUAL - CENTRO DE COLECCIONES CIENTÍFICAS DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE ALMERÍA
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: The Center of Scientific Collections of the Almería University (CECOUAL) takes part in the 100 Hours of Astronomy 2019 with a talk about Astronomy and Agriculture and how along the History, the Sun, the Moon and the Stars have helped us with our harvests
Event Page / More Information: More event information can be found here.
Contact: Azucena Laguía
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Astronomical Observation: Antequera, Málaga, Spain
Organiser: Sociedad Malagueña de Astronomía-RAdA-FAAE
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About: The Malagan Society of Astronomy in collaboration with the Torcal Astronomical Observatory celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the International Astronomical Union participating in the 100 Hours of Astronomy with an astronomical observation in the Torcal de Antequera. We will enjoy some of the best skies of Andalusia contemplating the sky with telescopes and with the naked eye.
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Contact: José Manuel Núñez
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100 Hores d'Astronomia: Observació de la Lluna: Balsareny - Barcelona, Spain
Organiser: AstroAmics: amics de l'astronomia
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: Public observation of the Moon with telescopes from the town's central square.
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Contact: Jou Medina
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100 hours 2.0 at ICCUB: Barcelona, Spain
Organiser: Institute of Cosmos Sciences (ICCUB) and Department of Quantum Physics and Astrophysics of the University of Barcelona
Event Date(s): January 10-13, 2019
About: The Institute of Cosmos Sciences (ICCUB) and the Departament of Quantum Physics and Astrophysics of the University of Barcelona participate in the 100 Hours of Astronomy 2.0 promoting talks given by their members among Schools and Cultural Centers, organizing public observations of the Sun and Moon and displaying their astronomical exhibitions. We encourage you to organize a talk in your center about astronomy topics with one of our members as a lecturer. Send us a talk request in order to find someone to give the talk. Participate in any of the public observations that we organize (their realization will depend on the weather conditions):
-Observation of the Sun, Thursday 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Av. Diagonal, Palau Reial (Barcelona)
-Observation of the Moon, Thursday 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Av. Diagonal, Palau Reial (Barcelona)
-Observation of the Sun, Friday 11 from 10 am to 1 pm at Pl. Universitat (Barcelona)
Ask for one of our astronomical exhibitions
Event Page / More Information: More event information can be found here.
Contact: Surinye Olarte
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Sun on the Meridian Line: Becerril de Campos (Palencia), Spain
Organiser: San Pedro Cultural
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: It is a North-South line used as a clock and calendar. Through the southern hole located in one of the windows, enters a sun's image that indicates with its position, the exact solar midday (rigth at the time when the sun's image is located on the meridian line) and on the day in which we find ourselves (where it crosses on the zodiac sign).
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Contact: Fran and Carmen
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Astronomical Observation: Burjassot, Spain
Organiser: Asociación de Asronomía Universitat de Valencia
Event Date(s): January 11-12, 2019
About: Night sky observation from the university campus
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Contact: asoastrouv@gmail.com
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Open day (night) at the Observatorio Astronómico de Cotobade: Cotobade, Pontevedra, Spain
Organiser: Asociacion Astronomica Sirio de Pontevedra
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About:Open day at the Cotobade's astronomical observatory, managed by the astronomical association Sirio from Pontevedra. The event will consist in a guided observation from the observatory's telescope and other instruments on the surroundings, complemented with our members explanations.
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Contact: David Filgueira
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Observación Astronómica: Cuenca, Spain
Organiser: AstroCuenca / Museo de las Ciencias de Castilla-La Mancha
Event Date(s): January 12-13, 2019
About:
January 12 - Astronomical observation with telescopes where the most outstanding objects of the night, such as Mars or the Moon, will be observed. From 20:30 to 22:30. Free admission.
January 13 - From 12:00 to 13:00 telescopes will be installed in the Plaza de Mangana to observe the Sun safely through telescopes. NEVER OBSERVE THE SUN DIRECTLY - ALWAYS WITH PROTECTION
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Contact: Antonio Pérez Verde
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El Cielo del Mes: Cuenca, Spain
Organiser: Museo de las Ciencias de Castilla-La Mancha
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About:In the Planetarium of the Science Museum of Castilla-La Mancha, the sky of the month of January will be simulated highlighting the most remarkable events. Admission is free until full capacity is reached. The activity will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Event Page / More Information: More event information can be found here.
Contact: José María Sánchez Martínez
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Astronomy at your fingertips: Daimiel, Spain
Organiser: Daimieleña association of astronomy
Event Date(s): January 10, 2019
About: Open doors, talks, videos
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Contact: Miguel Angel
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Lunar Observation: Daimiel, Spain
Organiser: Daimieleña association of astronomy
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About: Moon observation, they knew the constellations
Event Page / More Information: More event information can be found here.
Contact: Miguel Angel
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The winter sky: the hexagon of the night: Elche, Spain
Organiser: AstroGEDA Elche
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About: The winter sky is one of the most spectacular of the year, without underestimating the rest of the year, but there is a figure that keeps a number of distinguishable objects with small instruments that marvel at the smallest of the house. Location: Salvador Allende Social Center, Espronceda, 98 (5:30 p.m.). Conference given by Victoriano Canales
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Contact: Victoriano
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The moon in your hands: Elche, Spain
Organiser: AstroGEDA Elche
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: Public activity for the observation of the Moon and other objects of great astronomical interest.
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Contact: Victoriano
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Learning about Space Exploration : Espinosa de los Monteros, Spain
Organiser: Escuela de Pequeños Científicos Espiciencia
Event Date(s): January 10-11, 2019
About: Workshop about beginnigs of Space Exploration. We are going to build our own ISS and so on.
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Contact: Bárbara de Aymerich
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Forcarei Observatory - Open Day : Forcarei (Pontevedra), Spain
Organiser: Astrovigo - Fundación Ceo Ciencia e Cultura
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About: Open day with public observation in the esplanade of the observatory de 20:00 a 22:00
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Contact: Hugo González
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Observación del cielo de invierno : Gandia, Spain
Organiser: Agrupación Astronómica de la Safor
Event Date(s): January 11-12, 2019
About: Guided observation of the winter sky and the Moon
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Contact: Marcelino
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Sounds of the Universe : Granada, Spain
Organiser: Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: In this workshop you just need to listen. We will review the resources. Available to disclose astronomy through sounds. We want to send the message that sounds are an attractive resource and inclusive that helps to convey certain concepts of physics and astronomy instead of or complementing the visual media. The use of oral expression, simulation by sounds, or the direct sonification of astronomical data will help us to show that a more complete understanding of our universe is possible.
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Contact: Emilio J. Garcia
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Astronomical Music Concert : Granada, Spain
Organiser: Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: Astronomical music and lectures by Dopolavoro Zaidin mini band
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Contact: Emilio J. Garcia
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100 Hours of Astronomy : Granada, Spain
Organiser: Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: Workshop and talks with students
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Contact: Emilio J. Garcia
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Programa de Radio/Podcast Un Punto Azul : Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz), Spain
Organiser: Agrupación Astronómica Jerezana Magallanes
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: Radio and Podcast program on Astronomy and Space Sciences on January 11 in " Espacio Abierto ", Alvar López Street 12 Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz Spain. Free entrance. We celebrate 100 years of IAU and 20 of the program " Un Punto Azul "
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Contact: Agustín Almoril
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Under One Sky: Leganés, Spain
Organiser: Instituto Enrique Tierno Galván
Event Date(s): January 12-13, 2019
About: We will be observing the sky with the local community, aiming to communicate the idea that the universe has no borders, the frontiers between constellations, or between scales of distance, are not natural, but a human construction. In space, as in Earth, only the weak see the necessity of drawing artificial borders. For that, we will be observing close objects, such as the Moon, or Mars, then move to double stars such as Almach, or further objects like the Orion Nebula. Estaremos observando el cielo con la comunidad local, para comunicar la idea de que el universo no tiene fronteras, que los límites entre constelaciones, o entre escalas de distancia, no son algo natural, sino una construcción humana. Para ello observaremos objetos cercanos, como la Luna o Marte, luego estrellas dobles como Almach, y luego objetos más lejanos, como la Nebulosa de Orión.
Contact: Víctor Moreno
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Public Astronomical Observation: León, Spain
Organiser: Asociación Leonesa de Astronomía
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: Public astronomical observation, especially focused on the starry sky and The Moon. This activity will start at 8:30 PM at the Pedro Duque observatory (Coto Escolar. Paseo del Parque, S/N. 24005-León). Admission is free.
Event Page / More Information: More event information can be found here.
Contact: Pepe Gavilanes
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Under the Stars: Malaga, Spain
Organiser: Malagan Society of Astronomy
Event Date(s): January 12-13, 2019
About: The Malagan Society of Astronomy in collaboration with the OAT celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the UAI participating in the 100 hours of astronomy with an observation of partners in the Torcal de Antequera.
We will contemplate the sky with telescopes and with the naked eye.
Event Page / More Information: More event information can be found here.
Contact: Jose Manuel Núñez
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Observación de la Luna: Murcia, Spain
Organiser: Agrupación Astronómica de la Región de Murcia
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About: Observation of the Moon with telescopes between 10 and 14". Open to all audiences, especially families, with reservations." Members of the AARM will explain the Moon and Mars, as well as the constellations of the night.
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Contact: Sensi Pastor
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Observing the Moon: Murcia, Spain
Organiser: Agrupación Astronómica de Murcia
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About: Observation of the Moon for the whole family
Contact: José Antonio
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Astronomical observation of the Moon: Palencia, Spain
Organiser: Agrupación Astronómica Palentina
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About: Astronomical observation of the Moon with 6 days of age. Talk, at the same time, of astronomical subjects centered on the Moon. Installation workshop of an equatorial mount with Go To.
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Contact: Jose Antonio Sáez Gutiez
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Explore the Universe: Paterna, Spain
Organiser: Astronomical Observatory of the University of Valencia
Event Date(s): January 10-17, 2019
About: The Astronomical Observatory of the University of Valencia will receive 100 students from the Benigasló College, from Castellon.
The objective of the workshop is to improve their knowledge of astronomy in a playful way, at the same time, encourage their curiosity and promote an approach towards this discipline.
Specifically, there will be several workshops on orientation, the Solar System and Constellations, as well as an exhibition in the planetarium, and finally, an observation of the Sun. In addition, other simple experiments such as, finding out how the Moon is far away, or why the planets closer to the Sun rotate faster will be done with the participation of the students always.
Event Page / More Information: More event information can be found here.
Contact: Amelia Ortiz
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Observacion de Cielo Periubano DE CIELO PERIUBANO: San Fernando, Spain
Organiser: RADA
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About:M13 will put its instruments to the attendees, to show how you can get to see many objects from the sky outside of a city, where as the lighting is less, you will even perceive some weak galaxies.
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Contact: Al Romero
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The sky Above the Planet Earth: San Sebastian, Spain
Organiser: Eureka! Zientzia Museoa
Event Date(s): January 10-13, 2019
About: It is a show directed by a monitor in wich we'll explain how the sky that we see from our city changes during the year and how the appearance of the sky (sun, constelations, moon) that is seen from one place to another on the earth also changes.
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Contact: Miren Millet
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The big family of the Solar System: San Sebastian, Spain
Organiser: Eureka! Zientzia Museoa
Event Date(s): January 12-13, 2019
About: It's an activity to do with families in wich we make a scale model of the solar system
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Contact: Miren Millet
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Make and use of the celestial planisphere: San Sebastian, Spain
Organiser: Eureka! Zientzia Museoa
Event Date(s): January 12-13, 2019
About: It's an activity for science museum visitors. We will make a planisphere and we'll learn how to use it.
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Contact: Miren Millet
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Solar Production of Oxygen on the Moon: Tabernas (Almería), Spain
Organiser: Ciemat / Plataforma Solar de Almeria
Event Date(s): January 12, 2019
About:The power of the sun can also be used for production processes in space. At the Plataforma Solar de Almería (PSA), oxygen extraction from lunar soil with the help of concentrated solar radiation is investigated. A one hour talk will present the work, followed by a visit of the installations of the PSA.
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Contact: Thorsten Denk
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Observing the Moon: Torralba de Calatrava, Spain
Organiser: Daimieleña association of astronomy
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: Lunar observation for fifth grade children
Event Page / More Information: More event information can be found here.
Contact: Miguel Angel
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Winter Constellations: Úbeda, Spain
Organiser: Santo Domingo Savio School
Event Date(s): January 10-13, 2019
About: We will explain in class the movements of the Earth around the sun, noting that in these days we pass through perihelion and its observable consequences (low altitude of the sun at midday - trigonometric measurement - and observable constellations in the early hours of the night - field´s observation)
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Contact: José María Díaz Fuentes
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Astronomical Observation: Valencia, Spain
Organiser: Asociación Valenciana de Astronomía
Event Date(s): January 11, 2019
About: Night sky observation from the town hall square of Valencia, if possible. Alternative location is also very centric, next to the city towers of Serranos
Event Page / More Information: More event information can be found here.
Contact: Luis Rivas Sendra
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Maratón Lunar y actividades escolares : Valencia, Spain
Organiser: particular aficionado
Event Date(s): January 10-18, 2019
About: Moon viewing marathon from day 10 to day 12, putting the telescope on the street, from 6:30 to 9:00 the three days The motorized telescope coupling a reflex camera, the camera connected to the computer and the computer to a projector with live broadcast the moon so that all attendees can see it without waiting and without the inconvenience that the telescope can move in each viewing and have to focus for each eye).. For the week of 14 to 18 several activities in the public school of the town, planted with two telescopes, refractor and reflector, and explain what is different, answers to various questions. ages between 5 and 12 years old. Talk for the 3 classes of 5 years with slides of the moon and the sun. With mockups each of the planets of the solar system, name them and explain the peculiarities of each of them. date January 16, 2019 in the afternoon
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Contact: Sergio Carvajal Fernandez
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Astronomy for All: Vall de Nuria (Queralbs-Girona), Spain
Organiser: Activities department Hotel Vall de Nüria
Event Date(s): January 12-13, 2019
About: Educational crafts will be developed for the whole family and to make an introduction for the youngest to the world of the stars and their observation. The crafts will be directed by the hotel's activities team
12/01/2019: 12:00 h Construction of a solar clock (craft) / 14:30 h The phases of the moon (craft) / 21:30 h Workshop on initiation to astronomy.
13/01/2019: 10:00 h Construction of a constellation observer (craft)
Event Page / More Information: More event information can be found here.
Contact: Ana Meseguer