Gerrei Astrofest 2025: an Astronomical Journey in the Heart of Sardinia
from17 May 2025 to 08 June 2025
The Gerrei AstroFest is Back!
The Gerrei Astrofest is much more than just a festival: it’s a scientific adventure that embraces the entire Gerrei community, involving 8 municipalities in the area and bringing astronomy directly to the people.
A Distributed Festival
Every weekend, a different municipality in Gerrei becomes the stage for unique scientific experiences. Discover the program of activities:
- May 17, San Basilio
- May 18, Sant’Andrea Frius
- May 24, Silius
- May 25, Villasalto
- May 31, San Nicolò Gerrei
- June 1, Escalaplano
- June 6, Armungia
- June 7, Ballao
- June 8, San Basilio (Pranu sanguni, SRT headquarters)
What awaits you?
An incredible mix of activities for all ages:
- Astronomical treasure hunts with coding challenges
- Hands-on workshops
- Public lectures with researchers from INAF, INFN, and ASI
- Solar observations with optical telescopes
- Scientific games to discover the universe while having fun
- Exhibitions on Sardinian astrophysical projects
- Evenings under the stars
- Activities for children
Central point: the Sardinia Radio Telescope
The silent star of the entire festival is the Sardinia Radio Telescope (SRT), the pride of Sardinian astronomical research, which will host guided tours and special activities.
Why Participate?
Because science has never been this engaging! A unique opportunity to:
- Learn while having fun
- Meet passionate researchers
- Discover the secrets of the universe
- Experience multimedia and interactive activities
ALL activities are FREE!
The Gerrei Astrofest is a festival conceived and organized by INAF-Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari in partnership with GAL Sole Grano Terra and the Union of Municipalities of Gerrei