This Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25, the Knowledge Park Observatory proposes an afternoon with the screening of two documentaries about the evolution of the universe (6 p.m.) to continue with astronomical observation from the dome (7:30 p.m.). Both activities are free of charge, without prior reservation.
Astronomy lovers have an appointment this Friday and Saturday starting at 6 p.m. at the Knowledge Park Observatory. After both activities were suspended last weekend due to weather conditions, this national weekend we are confident that the weather will be good on an afternoon with clear skies so that the family can enjoy – accompanied by mates and pastries – both proposals. .
Firstly, documentaries will be shown that describe how the beginning of the universe was and what its possible end would be like. Both documentaries are subtitled in Spanish and are not recommended for young children. After the projection, viewers will be able to access the dome where, through the main telescope, they will be able to perform astronomical observation.
This double activity called “A journey from the beginning to the end of time” consists, first of all, of the screening of two documentaries: “Timelapse of the entire Universe” -2018- which invites you to embark on an epic journey through of space and time as you explore the history of the cosmos, from the formation of galaxies to the dance of the stars. With the voices of Brian Cox, Carl Sagan and David Attenborough, the public will enjoy a fabulous production and musicalization: “I hope that watching this experiment in humility makes you reflect on the many unwitnessed eras that have passed before we met , and the brevity of our existence in comparison,” says John Boswell, its creator.
Secondly, “Timelapse of the Future” -2019- by the same director will be screened. Here it is proposed, in this second installment, to let your imagination fly to try to predict where the universe is heading based on theories and hypotheses of modern science. “Let’s take the trip to the end of time,” says the musician, amateur scientist and space lover John D. Boswell at the beginning of the video, trying to answer with his work what the future will hold for us.
Finally, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., the dome will be opened to end the afternoon with astronomical observation; at which time photographs of the Moon can also be taken with portable telescopes.
Important clarification: Although it is not mandatory to attend the documentaries to access the observation, those who have done so will have priority to go up to the dome. Astronomical observation, as always, is subject to weather conditions. The activities are free and admission will be without prior reservation and on a first-come, first-served basis until room capacity is reached.
