The structure consists of a Dome, a place of observation and sensory knowledge at the top of Fajão (about one kilometer on foot and 3 kilometers by car), and a Kiosk located in the village of Fajão (municipality of Pampilhosa da Serra).
The Dome is a free-entry and access observation structure, but if you do not have a scheduled organized visit, it is advisable to bring your own observation equipment or be dazzled by the magnificent dark sky of Fajão with the most exciting observation instrument of Humanity, your eyes.
The Kiosk is a reception and welcoming space that integrates theoretical and practical content, with models and virtual reality, and playful-pedagogical activities. At the Kiosk, you can also check the calendar of events and dark sky observations, with observation sessions "Starlight Journey", astrophotography, and guided tours, always by reservation and prior registration with certified tour operators
There are already observation programs that you can schedule on the BookinXisto website at the following links:
The EVENTS CALENDAR already includes the following activities for this summer:
Astrophotography Workshop
In partnership with: Miguel Marques Photography
July 3, 6, and 10
Astronomy Workshop: The Sun and Other Stars - Seeing and Understanding the Universe
In partnership with: Clube de Astronomia do Alva
July 20 and 27 | 6:00 PM
September 7 and 14 | 6:00 PM
Clandestine Concerts - A Um Palmo do Céu
Helder Bruno on Piano
July 27 | 10:00 PM
Perseid Night: Observation of Shooting Stars, Constellations, and the Moon through a Telescope
In partnership with: FISUA
August 11 | 10:00 PM
Astrophotography Workshop: Photographing and Revealing the Universe
In partnership with: Miguel Marques Photography
August 10 and 11
KIOSK HOURS
Wednesday and Thursday: 4 PM – 10 PM
Friday and Saturday: 4 PM – Midnight
Sunday: 2 PM – 6 PM
CONTACTS
Rua César Vicente da Silva, 3320 Fajão
(Pampilhosa da Serra)
Email geoscope@aldeiasdoxisto.pt
Phone number: (+351) 938 370 883
Website https://starlight.aldeiasdoxisto.pt
