Astronomy Week in Pécs Awaits Young and Old Alike

Budapest Planetarium

Between March 24 and 30, the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter in Pécs (southern Hungary) is preparing exciting programs for astronomy lovers and visitors curious about the secrets of the universe. The aim of Astronomy Week is to give young and old alike the chance to immerse themselves in the mysteries of outer space and experience the fascinating discoveries that await us in the world of the stars, reported Turizmus.

Throughout the event, visitors can enjoy exciting planetarium projections that will provide information about galaxies, the mysteries of the planets, and the biggest questions of the universe. For the first time, the planetarium show “Solar flares, supernovae, black holes – the exciting lives and deaths of the Sun and other stars“ will be shown, and will be a regular feature after its debut.

Throughout the week, renowned experts and researchers will give fascinating talks that will give visitors insight into the latest advances in modern space science. We will find out how the planets are arranged in the movie Dune; learn about the modern space race between America and China, and find out how scientifically sound the Apollo 13 footage is.

Astronomer Dr. László Kiss will explain if there will ever be an Earth 2.0 – what is Plan B for our planet? In two years, Krisztián Sárneczky has discovered three impacting planets and shares the workshop titles of his discoveries. As a special feature of the program,

the youngest visitors can learn the basics of astronomy through interactive activities. They will have the chance to lead their own “Mars mission,” where they will explore the surface of the red planet with the help of robots.

There will also be safe sunspot observations, including the partial solar eclipse of 2-3% on March 29. There will be two evening telescope shows to admire the beauty of the night sky. The VR Universe experience will transport visitors to a whole new dimension, giving them the chance to literally step into the stars.

The Traveling Planetarium will present spectacular full-dome film screenings: animated films for children and more serious educational screenings for adults.

One of the highlights of the week will be a special planetarium concert by Szabolcs Kövi, which will combine astronomy and music in a unique way,

with separate concerts for children and adults. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the universe in a meditative atmosphere, accompanied by magical melodies, while under the dome of the planetarium they can enjoy a stunning visual experience.

Via Turizmus.com; Featured picture: Wikipedia