Solfatara under the stars: nocturnal visit with observations of Jupiter and Saturn

Observations of the stars in the telescope
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Night guided visit to the Solfatara di Pozzuoli observing the stars, Jupiter and Saturn and tasting the geothermal cuisine!

The evening visits program at Solfatara is enriched by a midweek appointment really not to be missed for the July 26 2017.

This is the initiative "Solfatara under the stars”Which will allow all participants to look at planets and stars thanks to the collaboration with the Capodimonte Observatory and the Neapolitan and Palermitan Astrofiles Association.

It will be a very special event because the observation of the stars joins the guided tours and geothermal cuisine.

Evening visit program and observations

20.00

The evening will begin with the path of light in the Solfatara between mud and fumaroles, scientific experiments and explanations from experts.

21.00

After the walk, you can taste mini burgers cooked on the steam of a fumarole at 160 ° accompanied by an excellent Falanghina.

22.30 / 23.00 hours

The observations will begin preceded by a scientific conversation with the Engineer Pietro Schipani of the Observatory entitled "Tools for observing the sky: yesterday, today and tomorrow". Then we will proceed to observe Saturn and Jupiter with two powerful telescopes and the evening will be very favorable thanks to the new moon, a phase in which the visible part of the Moon is completely obscured.

How to participate

It is necessary book the visit and then buy the tickets on site or buy the tickets online.
To book them you can call the 081 5262341, send an email to geotermica@solfatara.it or complete the form on Official site.

To participate it is necessary to reserve seats or purchase tickets online.

Prices of the visit

  • Adults: 10 euro
  • Children from 5 to 12 years: 5 euro
  • Children in 0 5 years: free

We recommend to park at internal parking kept at the following prices:

  • car: 3 euro
  • motorbike: 2 euro

Information on the visit to the Solfatara with observations

When: July 26 2017

Where: Solfatara Volcano, via Solfatara 61 - 80078 Pozzuoli (Naples)

Schedule: the ticket office opens at 19.00 | events start at 20.00

Contacts: Solfatara website | Facebook page | 081 5262341 | geotermica@solfatara.it

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Written by Fabiana Bianchi
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