Astronomy sessions at the stellarium. Star tourism

Mankind has always observed the sky, to interpret it and to understand the physical laws that govern the Universe. Now you have the opportunity to discover and observe the stars from one of the most unique and suitable places to do so.

Tambor del Llano accredited as Starlight accommodation since 2015 and Best Starlight Accommodation Award in 2021.

- For all audiences.
- Hands-on practice with telescopes and other educational materials
- Taught by specialist Starlight monitors
- Duration 2 / 3 hours
- People not staying at our hotel can participate
- Optional dinner for non-housing guests

PEOPLE NOT STAYING AT TAMBOR DEL LLANO CAN PARTICIPATE.

- Price: adult 38 €, children from 6 to 12 years old 15 € and free for children under 6 years old.
- Optional dinner. Check availability
- Reduced price for customers staying at Tambor del Llano

The activity is subject to weather conditions and a minimum number of participants.

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At a glance

Before dinner there will be a presentation of the activity and we will observe the planet Venus.
The celestial sphere moves to our eyes, but what really moves is the Earth, which rotates from west to east. That is why we see the stars or planets appear in the east and hide in the west.
A little walk to watch the twilight
A sea of stars and the Milky Way overhead

Putting yourself in the picture

To recognise the four cardinal planetary points.
The brightest stars
Spring, summer, autumn and winter constellations.

Recognising and naming

Celestial objects
The planisphere for locating the stars with the naked eye

In the eyes of the farmers of antiquity

The sky and constellations of the month
The stars tell us what the weather conditions are like.

The constellations of the Northern Hemisphere

Andromeda, Auriga, Bootes, Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, Corona Borealis, Cygnus, Hercules, Leo Minor, Lyra, Pegasus, Perseus, Sagitta, Triangulum and Vulpecula.

DRACONIDS. Star shower

The Draconid meteor shower is one of the most outstanding showers, occurring in the month of October, although its peak intensity will be between Thursday 8 and Friday 9 October,

On these dates there will also be the passage of comet 21 / P Giacobini-Zinner, from which the Draconids are derived. Shooting stars" are, in fact, generated by debris and dust that burns when it comes into contact with the Earth's atmosphere...

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Astronomy sessions at the stellarium. Star tourism

Tambor del Llano accredited as Starlight accommodation since 2015 and Best Starlight Accommodation Award in 2021.

PEOPLE NOT STAYING AT TAMBOR DEL LLANO CAN PARTICIPATE.

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