Christmas stars at the Portici Palace: sky observations and Christmas markets

Pleiades cluster

In the Palace of Portici "Christmas stars" with a presentation to discover the winter sky and telescope observations!

La Palace of Portici prepares to celebrate the Christmas with a rich program of events including the appointment with "The stars of Christmas“, Scheduled for Saturday 7 December 2019, with free admission without reservation and organized by the UAN, theUnion Neapolitan astronomers.

It is not only the possibility of working together many curiosities about the winter sky and to observe the Moon, the stars and the constellations of the period, but also to visit the Royal Palace and its Royal Gallop, the largest in Europe. There were also many Christmas markets.

Curiosity about the winter sky and star gazing

The highlight of the Saturday evening will be "The stars of Christmas“, Organized and promoted by the Neapolitan Astrofili Union, during which it will be possible to discover how the sky appeared 2000 years ago, when the Magi traveled to Bethlehem following the famous comet star. The program is detailed below.

Christmas markets

Inside the Galoppatoio many Christmas stands will be set up where it is possible to find gift ideas, Christmas decorations, typical products and gastronomic specialties.

"Christmas stars" program

19:00

In an adjacent classroom the Galoppatoio, the UAN will tell us about the heaven in the times of the Magi, which immediately comes to mind when it comes to Christmas. We know that they were guided along the road to Bethlehem by a very bright comet. At that time, however, the sky was it the same as today? OR 2000 years ago there were differences? IS the Polar Star where he was? All these questions will be answered during a pleasant chat on the winter sky.

20:00

If the weather is favorable, participants will be able to observe the sky and recognize the main stars and constellations of the winter sky. Moreover, thanks to a UAN telescope, it will be possible to observe the Moon, thePleiades Star Cluster and the Orion nebula.

Information on Christmas Stars

When: 7 December 2019

Where: Reggia di Portici, presentation in the classroom of the Mascabruno Complex. Markets in the Royal Gallop. Via Università 100 - 80055 Portici NA

Timetable: from 19.00

price: free, reservation is not required

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Written by Fabiana Bianchi
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