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To look at the sky from Santiago-Pontones | Radio Jaén

In Santiago-Pontones everything is ready for the development this coming weekend of a new edition, the sixth now, of the Star-Party. The arrival of a hundred attendees and the places were practically sold out in 24 hours. Only that select group of participants from places such as Valencia or Barcelona will be able to enjoy a set of activities among which stands out observing one of the best night skies in the world.

This year, due to the Covid protocol, the organization has had to limit the number of attendees and this has left around 100 people on the waiting list. The lucky ones who did get a place will start the activities on Friday afternoon, when the activity opens.

After, in Santiago de la Espada all the lights will go out and only a few soft and pleasant candles will remain lit during dinner time, in which surely many will take the opportunity to taste the popular Segureño lamb. Next, the first astronomical observation will take place.

The next day, on Saturday 7, the program contains an ethnographic route, a solar observation and workshops. Already at 10:30 p.m. the group of participants will move to the Village of Don Domingo for observe the sky accompanied by astronomy professionals with quality equipment and even live musical accompaniment.


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