Menorca: Stargazing Guided Tour in Spanish
ID: GYG462960-827483
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Enjoy an astronomical observation of the most outstanding objects in the night sky using telescopes and celestial planispheres.
Exclusive session with a brief introduction to astronomy with fundamental information to understand and appreciate the more subtle objects that we will see through the instruments such as star clusters, nebulae, galaxies... Using the celestial planispheres and understand how the universe works, the planets, the moon, the cycles of the stars, their magnitudes, the constellations and their histories along with any personal concerns about them.
You will then use your naked eye to locate north, discover the summer or winter triangle, identify the Milky Way, etc. You will have state-of-the-art astronomical binoculars and telescopes at your disposal to see the highlights of the deep sky that night, including the craters of the moon, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's satellites and a host of deep sky celestial objects such as galaxies, star clusters and nebulae.
Highlights
- Discover the sky of Menorca certified as Starligh Reserve and Destination
- Navigate the constellations and classical mythology through different cultures.
- Observe galaxies and nebulae that are light years away from you
- Learn to recognize Polaris and the main stars of the firmament.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you bring a wheelchair, please let the supplier know in advance.
Activity recommended for children aged 6 and over.
Children under 6 years old do not participate actively.
There are no parking problems.
In case of bad weather, the session will be held in virtual format inside our geodesic dome.
Please wait in the car park next to the bus stop sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
