The eclipse of the Moon at the Capodimonte Observatory on 27 July 2018 with an aperitif under the stars

Eclipse of the Moon

Aperitif under the stars admiring the total eclipse of the Moon of 27 July 2018 at the Capodimonte Observatory in Naples!

THElunar eclipse of the 27 July 2018 it will be the longest of the century andCapodimonte Observatory in Naples wants to offer everyone the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful astronomical event using the equipment of its structure.

The Friday evening, in fact, is scheduled a Aperitif under the stars, the sixth of this Neapolitan summer, called "Evening 103". The number indicates the minutes of duration of the eclipse in its maximum totality and, thanks to this event, we will be able to experience a fantastic evening. In addition, it will be an unmissable opportunity for observe also Mars, Located in opposition and at the least distance from the Sun.. The red planet is already observable with the naked eye in these summer evenings, but with the telescopes of the Capodimonte Observatory the experience will be even more beautiful.

They will be able to observe also Jupiter and Saturn in the sky, two important protagonists of these nights, and we will also talk about the polar neutrino, fundamental for the identification of very high energy cosmic rays.

Program of the evening at the Capodimonte Observatory

  • Roberta Colalillo, researcher at the National Institute of Nuclear Physics - Naples Section, will talk about the violent universe and cosmic rays with the conversation "A universe of particles"
  • Edgardo Filippone, professor at the University of Naples "Federico II", will be the guide who will lead to the discovery of the secrets of the eclipse of the Moon in the presence of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn
  • On the lower terrace we will be able to enjoy an aperitif while admiring the panorama of the Gulf of Naples and the first phases of the eclipse
  • On the upper terrace, there will be observations at the telescopes of the totality phases of the eclipse in collaboration with the Neapolitan Amateur Astronomers Union

Information on observing the eclipse of the Moon

When: 27 July 2018

Where: Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory, ascent Moiariello 16

Timetable: from 20.00

Price: full 10 euro | up to 12 years 6 euro

Info and presale: book the ticket

Inside there is free parking, subject to availability

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Written by Fabiana Bianchi
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