On December 13 and 14, the first conference of the newly established network of science communicators in Sardinia was held in Cagliari, of which the Astronomical Observatory of Cagliari is also a member.
Starting tomorrow, November 5, and concluding on Sunday, November 10, the 2013 edition of the Cagliari FestivalScienza begins. The Cagliari Observatory is participating with several initiatives.
The last eclipse of 2013 will occur on Sunday, November 3, 2013. It will be a solar eclipse, with the rare feature of starting as an annular eclipse and then becoming total. It can also be seen in Italy, around lunchtime, but only - and very partially - in the South.
INAF is also among the founders of the Sardinian Aerospace District, created to promote and develop high-tech projects for the aerospace sector on the island.
A sequence of 4500 shots taken of the Sardinia Radio Telescope on the night of October 2 brings to life an exciting "dance of knowledge." A heartfelt thanks to the talented Paolo Aralla!
After the interruption due to preparations for the inauguration ceremony on September 30, guided tours at SRT resume for the autumn and winter periods.
Nichi D'Amico's comment on the eve of the SRT inauguration
Were you born between 1997 and 2000 and have a passion for astronomy? Then take on the Italian Astronomy Olympiad! The deadline for submission is November 18.
The Cagliari Astronomical Observatory begins moving operations to the new Selargius site.
