Night in a tent on the Path of the King: observation of the stars in the woods in Capua with Astrobosco to discover the secrets of the sky!
For astronomy enthusiasts, an unmissable event in the night is coming between the 24 and the 25 June 2017. It is Astrobosco, naturalistic excursion with observation of the stars in the Capua woods. The Maddalonese Amici del Cielo Union will lead the participants to discover the Path of the King with day and night routes.
You will spend the night in a tent to make the most of the area, not polluted by the lights of the night. With telescopes you can admire Saturn, Vega and many other stars. In the participation price is including breakfast, to be consumed in the morning of the 25 June.
The dinner will be charged to the participants, who can also take advantage of the embers. A will also be available Shuttle Service to reach the place of the event.
What to bring
- Camping tent with sleeping bag and / or mattress
- Flashlight or headlamp with battery change
- Comfortable and layered clothing
- Packed dinner. Those who want to take advantage of the embers will be able to bring a grill and meat with them.
Schedule of observation night
Hours 15.00 - 15.30
Meeting at the La Perla Nera pub car park in Sant'Angelo in Formis
Hours 15.30 - 16.00
Departure for Cava Cavone, where will be the shuttle that will lead the participants to the field
Hours 16.00 - 16.30
Accreditation
Hours 16.30 - 17.00
Arrangement and installation of the seats for the night
17.00
- Opening of the photo exhibition "The wonders of the forest and the sky"
- Registration to the excursions in the woods and to the others
activity.
Hours 17.30 21.00-
Daytime activities and excursions in the San Vito woods
Hours 21.30 - 24.00
Astronomical dissemination by the UMAC amateurs association
- Orient yourself in the sky
- Simulation through the Stellarium astronomical software
- Direct observation from the telescope stations set up
- Mythological anecdotes on the constellations observed
1.00
Night excursion in the San Vito woods
2.00
Return to the camp
9.00
Breakfast and greetings
