Set off on a night walk on the Planet Trail
Visit the Astronomical Observatory
Learn anecdotes about the celestial vault
Duration
6 hrs 30 min
Language
ITA / ENG
Description
The proposed route begins and ends at the Astronomical Observatory, where you will return at the end of the hike for a packed dinner and then move on to astronomical outreach activities and a visit to the observatory.
The excursion, starting and ending at the Felsina Astronomical Observatory, will cover part of the Sentiero dei Pianeti (Planet Trail), inaugurated in May this year by the Associazione Astrofili Bolognesi. The trail is a deviation from the historical path of the Piccola Cassia, an ancient itinerary that connected Nonantola to Pistoia, crossing the mountainous territory between Modena and Bologna. Thematic stations (each one representing a planet or an element of the solar system) have been placed along the path, interspersing the route from Croce delle Pradole to the Observatory.
The proposed route will cover part of the trail, including stations for the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, the Asteroid Belt and Uranus.
Price:
Full: € 18
Reduced for Card Cultura: € 16
Reduced (6 - 12 yeara): € 9
Free: 0 - 5 years
What's included:
- Trekking with an Environmental Hiking Guide
- Visit to the Astronomical Observatory
Osservatorio Sociale AAB “Felsina” Via Varsellane 12 - Monte San Pietro
Rules and recommendations:
Mandatory equipment:
Trekking shoes with treaded soles or boots
Head torch with spare batteries (possibly with red light option)
Packed dinner (sandwich, bars, fruit)
Water 1.5 l
Rucksack
Long trekking trousers
Sweatshirt and jacket (at night the temperature drops a lot compared to the daytime, even in the summer)
Recommended equipment:
binoculars
Blanket/cloth to lay on the grass
Hiking poles
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation with refund or rebooking possible up to 48 hours before the start of the activity.
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Calendar
Tuesday 29 July at 17:15
