A nice walk to take advantage of this extra lake weekend is to take a walk around the Bosque Alegre Astrophysical Station, in addition to being able to enjoy the beautiful landscape that surrounds the observatory located on the San Ignacio hill, just 50 kilometers from Córdoba Capital and about 10 from Falda del Carmen. From the terrace you can see the entire valley crowned by the mountain range of the Sierras Chicas.
The place is accessed by route 20 to Carlos Paz, passing through Icho Cruz (on route 14) until reaching the intersection where route 34 continues towards Copina; There you turn off following the dirt road that reaches Bosque Alegre, a fairly steep slope.
Meanwhile, the Bosque Alegre Astrophysical Station, inaugurated in 1942, is located in the middle of a 15-hectare property, 1,250 meters above sea level, where a giant telescope is located that allows observing cosmic space, thereby The guided tours offered inside become unmissable. Likewise, there are day or night options.
The visitor can access the main dome, where the 1.54 meter diameter telescope for scientific use is housed. The tour does not take more than an hour for the tourist eager for science, where he will learn more about how this colossus works and its history, while he will be able to enjoy the best views of the valley from its viewpoints, and then go on to enjoy the wide space. exterior, surrounded by forest and native trees.
“Our wish is that people take ownership of these places”
In dialogue with The New Morning, Victoria Rubinsteinspokesperson for the Astronomical Observatory of Córdoba (OAC), commented that “the team of the scientific institution has been doing these types of activities for many years and their objective has to do with the public dissemination of science, so that people “take ownership of these places, democratize knowledge and be able to think that there are these places where science is researched, worked on and communicated in Argentina, in addition to allowing visitors to spend a nice time with their family, enjoying the entire property.” .
Regarding the tour itself in Bosque Alegre, “what is done is a walk through the facilities, you get to know the bell, the aluminized space and a talk is given about the history of astronomy in Córdoba, to get to know the “Monster”, the dome opens and the telescope moves in order to show how it works,” added the communicator.
Regarding observations for those who attend night visits, these are carried out with secondary telescopes that are placed on the terrace, located at the entrance to the building, because the central telescope is calibrated only for scientific use.
Astronomical Observatory Museum
On the other hand, “I want to add that at the OAC, headquarters, on Saturday the 30th the visit opens from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., where a tour of the city’s Observatory Museum is made. And if it is clear, observations are made through the equatorial telescope, located in one of the domes of the museum of the historic building, which all Cordobans should know, in addition to its proximity to the Center of Córdoba Capital is cultural heritage, where research is carried out and teaching,” Rubinstein concluded.
Visiting hours and prices
From March 28 to April 2, daytime visits will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 to 6 p.m. Admission for adults and those over 12 years of age is $2,000, while for retirees and children under 12 years of age it is $2,000. 1,500.
For those who want a nighttime experience, the visits available will be from this Thursday, March 28 to April 1, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. However, a prior reservation will be required by sending an email to [email protected]. ar
The cost of admission will be $3,000 for adults and those over 12 years of age, and $2,000 for retirees and children under 12 years of age.
It should be noted that there is no public transportation to the Astrophysical Station, so it is recommended to arrive by private car.
Finally, on Saturday, March 30, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., free admission will be offered at the OAC headquarters, where you can explore the museum and observe the cosmos through the Equatorial Telescope, weather permitting.
Entry does not require prior reservation and is at Laprida 854, Observatorio neighborhood, Córdoba.
