On August 8th in Gdańsk, the traditional night sky observation "17. Nocne Podglądanie Wszechświata" will take place — an annual event organized by Hevelianum. The evening will be dedicated to the Perseid meteor shower
According to an old tradition, when you see a shooting star, you should make a wish, so the organizers recommend preparing a list of wishes in advance. This year, the night will provide particularly good conditions for observing the peak of the meteor shower
Program
The program will start at 8:00 PM with a screening of a film about whether stars actually fall.
At 21:00, there will be a ceremony for the awards of the international astrophotography competition AstroCamera, followed by a presentation of the winners’ photos with comments for the participants.
The astronomical observations will take place from 10:00 PM to midnight, when the event will conclude.
Cztery strefy tematyczne będą otwarte na głównym placu Hevelianum od 20:00 do 23:00
In Strefa Heweliusza, you can learn about the historical instruments of Gdańsk astronomer Jan Heweliusz and personally build one of the devices based on his blueprints.
Dark Sky Protection Zone will talk about light pollution and its impact on observations, nature, and human health — this area is overseen by Politechnika Gdańska.
Astronautical Zone is dedicated to the Artemis program and the return of humans to the Moon: here you can assemble a model of the Apollo lunar module, see the LEM Mars Rover created by members of the student club SKALP, and take a virtual tour of the International Space Station in VR goggles.
In the Strefa meteorytów, guests will be able to see real meteorites, learn the difference between a meteor, a bolide, and a meteorite, and in the evening, participate in the search for meteorites on the grounds of Góry Gradowej.
A mobile planetarium will also be operating, featuring a talk about upcoming astronomical events, including the upcoming solar eclipse, as well as an exhibition of student works from Akademii Sztuk Pięknych, inspired by the legacy of Hevelius
A themed quest game with tasks organized for all ages throughout the area
The organizers remind that the program may change due to weather conditions
When: August 8, from 8:00 PM
Where: Hevelianum, Gradowa 6, Gdańsk
Free
