Wednesday 9th August 2017
Night of Perseids in the Houses of Galatzó
For the second consecutive year, the Mallorcan Institute of Space Sciences (IMCE) organises a night where the Perseid shower - popularly known as Lágrimas de San Lorenzo - becomes the absolute protagonist. From a privileged place such as the Cases de Galatzó, in Calvià, you can see the phenomenon under optimum conditions and in the company of specialists.
After the successful experience of last year - tickets were sold out within a few hours - the IMCE invites not only to see, but to live, the rain of the Perseids in an experience that incorporates a whole series of complementary activities that will help attendees to better understand this spectacular astronomical phenomenon.
Programme:
It will be held on Saturday 12th August at the Public Estate of Galatzó, where you will access by shuttle bus from the Calvià Sports Centre. The course ''Summer constellations'' ... and more things by Lucas Mas, president of the IMCE; as well as a guided visit to the houses and an introductory explanation of the meteor shower phenomenon and observation with telescopes will be held at the houses, a privileged space because of the little light pollution. The music of Txalaparta and the group Anaquiños will accompany the night of Perseids.
Registrations can be made through the web «imce.es».