Fuerteventura Starlight Nature Reserve organizes Comet Week

The Fuerteventura Starlight Nature Reserve organizes observation and astrophotography of Comet Zuchinshan-Atlas, one of the brightest comets with a beautiful comet tail. Comet Week will take place from 15 to 20 October at the Tefía Youth Hostel and will offer activities for all audiences. The Fuerteventura Starlight Nature Reserve organizes Comet Week.

Biosphere Reserve Advisor Marlene Figueroa encourages everyone to attend this free event without pre-registration, which offers the opportunity to observe a unique astronomical phenomenon, as well as various activities such as a mobile planetarium and presentations, using the most advanced technology. .

From 16:00 to 18:00 you can visit the mobile planetarium to learn about the solar system, asteroids and other phenomena. Starting at 6 p.m., there will be various presentations on the Tsuchinshan-Atlas Comet, light pollution, and the importance of astrotourism.

Fuerteventura Starlight Nature Reserve organizes Comet Week

Astrophotography and explanations of the comet will begin at 7:00 p.m. The comet will be observed from 20:00 to 21:00, and from this time on, other stars such as Saturn or the Moon will be visible.