The Cabildo of La Palma, through the La Palma Smart Island project promoted by the Department of Digital Transformation, organizes a day on the quality of the night sky and astrotourism, coinciding with the celebration of the 17th anniversary of the Starlight Declaration.
The Councilor for Digital Transformation of the Cabildo of La Palma, Miriam Perestelo, highlights that this event will allow attendees to explore the project and learn about the tools installed on the Island to measure light pollution. In addition, the workshop will also address key topics, such as the protection of the night sky and astrotourism, for the sake of local sustainable economic development.
The event will take place on Thursday, April 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Smart Office, in Santa Cruz de La Palma, and people interested in participating can register for free through the online form https://forms.office.com/e/ab8fYmwFxe
Miriam Perestelo emphasizes the importance of this meeting, which will feature leading figures in their respective fields as speakers. “This event will bring the people who participate in the work that is continually done on the Island to conserve and protect our sky, which is one of our most important natural heritage and which has great international recognition, in addition to be one of the main tourist attractions of La Palma”, defends the counselor.
The program will have the participation of Juan Bermejo, head of service of the Digital Transformation area of the Island Council of La Palma; Antonio González, Sodepal Astrotourism technician; Federico de la Paz, head of the Technical Sky Protection Office (OTPC); Antonia Varela Pérez, managing director of the Starlight Foundation, and Ana María García Suárez, CEO of the company AstroLaPalma SLU.
These are speakers who guarantee a broad and enriching day on the challenges and opportunities presented by the protection of the night sky, sustainable economic development on La Palma and astrotourism.
El Cabildo de La Palma, a través del proyecto La Palma Smart Island que impulsa la Consejería de Transformación Digital, organiza una jornada sobre la calidad del cielo nocturno y el astroturismo, coincidiendo con la celebración del 17 aniversario de la Declaración Starlight.
La consejera de Transformación Digital del Cabildo de La Palma, Miriam Perestelo, destaca que esta cita permitirá a las personas asistentes explorar el proyecto y conocer las herramientas instaladas en la Isla para medir la contaminación lumínica. Además, en el taller también se abordarán temas claves, como la protección del cielo nocturno y el astroturismo, en aras del desarrollo económico sostenible local.
El evento tendrá lugar el jueves 18 de abril, en horario de 9:00 a 14:00 horas, en la Oficina Smart, en Santa Cruz de La Palma, y las personas interesadas en participar podrán inscribirse de manera gratuita a través del formulario online https://forms.office.com/e/ab8fYmwFxe
Miriam Perestelo hace hincapié en la importancia que tiene este encuentro, que contará con figuras destacadas en sus respectivos campos como ponentes. “Esta jornada permitirá acercar a las personas que participen en ellas el trabajo que se hace continuamente en la Isla para conservar y proteger nuestro cielo, que es uno de nuestro patrimonio naturales más importantes y que cuenta con un gran reconocimiento a nivel internacional, además de ser uno de los principales atractivos turísticos de La Palma”, defiende la consejera.
El programa contará con la participación de Juan Bermejo, jefe de servicio del área de Transformación digital del Cabildo Insular de La Palma; Antonio González, técnico de Astroturismo de Sodepal; Federico de la Paz, jefe de la Oficina Técnica de Protección del Cielo (OTPC); Antonia Varela Pérez, directora gerente de la Fundación Starlight, y Ana María García Suárez, CEO de la empresa AstroLaPalma SLU.
Se trata de ponentes que garantizan una amplia y enriquecedora jornada sobre los desafíos y oportunidades que presenta la protección del cielo nocturno, el desarrollo económico sostenible en La Palma y el astroturismo.
¿Would you like to observe the Moon on the island of La Palma?
With this astronomical and moon observation experience you will have your initiation to astro-tourism. You will be able to see this star, discovering its craters, mountain ranges and other wonders, and even photograph it. Includes a glass of cava at sunset.
What are you waiting for to enjoy the skies of La Palma?
Fecha: 04/01/2023.Hora: 20h. PRICE: 25 EUR
Self-drive only. Winter clothes needed Meeting point: our office in Los Cancajos Includes:
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This year we have a total lunar eclipse, which has not been possible to observe from La Palma since September 2015. So we have organised this event to be able to observe the lunar eclipse with or without a telescope and also to photograph it.
We will meet in the early hours of the morning, as the maximum of the eclipse starts after 4 o’clock in the morning. It is an ungodly hour, but it will be worth it. It is not an annual or frequent event. Moreover, La Palma is the best place to see it in Spain and Europe.
Do you want to do astro-tourism on the island of La Palma? With this experience we will take you on an astronomical observation, among other objects, of the full moon as the night suddenly turns dark. We can see in one of this star discovering its craters, mountain ranges and other wonders and even photograph it. And when the night turns dark, we can see the Milky Way. This is a spectacle that happens quite often, but is rarely seen where you are.
What are you waiting for to enjoy the skies of La Palma?
Date: 16/05/2022.PRICE: 35 EURMeeting time: 3:00h (3 am, night from sunday to monday) To book click here.Self-drive. It does not include transport. Warm clothing needed Meeting point. Fuencaliente. The exact location will be sent to customers via whatsapp to the number you have provided us with. We adapt to the clouds/weather on same day. Includes:
* It may be cancelled if there is a weather alert issued but will not be cancelled if there if cloudy. LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. |
If you do not find available places, please let us know. Due to covid19, we will add places on request. Email: info@lapalmastars.com. For waiting list registrations here: Registration. For regular activities log in here: https://lapalmastars.com/tours/: https://lapalmastars.com/tours/
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Since the end of the eruption of the volcano of La Palma in December 2021, we have been waiting for the opportunity to see it close up.
This Easter and exceptionally, access to the vicinity of the volcano will be allowed, always accompanied by qualified guides. So we have organised a small route to be able to see it, photograph the volcano and understand and interpret the eruption.
It will certainly be something worth seeing. And I hope that a volcanic eruption on La Palma will not happen again for many years. Not to be missed!
We have organised two activities for interpretation of the volcano and the surrounding area as well as for taking photographs of the volcano.
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Transport included. Leaving from Visitors Centre El Paso
Don’t forget your mobile phone or camera For over 12 years old Mountain clothing and footwear It is important to follow the recommendations of the guides |
For stargazing tours reservations click here.
Date: 26/05/2021.PRICE: 25 EURBook your tickets here.Self-drive. Winter clothes needed. Meeting point: https://g.co/kgs/6i5HCx Includes:
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We organise special astronomical events nearly always related to astronomical ephemeris. The events can be photography or astronomy courses, eclipse observations, meteor showers and even private activities for celebrations. Conditions such as transportation, schedule or meeting point may vary depending on the astronomical special event and conditions will be specified in each one of them. |
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Would you like to enjoy the stars on the island of La Palma? We are organising this special astro event to observe the Eta Aquarids meteor shower as well as we offer the opportunity to stargaze and observe clusters, stars, nebulae on a telescope. In this case we are ready to enjoy the Lyrids, a meteor shower with very fast meteors that will surely delight everyone who can see them.
Meteor showers are usually caused by the remains of a comet. In this case, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower is caused by the debris left behind by the comet Halley as it approaches the sun. This debris of rock and dust particles burns up in contact with the Earth’s atmosphere and creates what we see as shooting stars.
If you want to do a guided stargazing and also to see the Lyrids, book this event with us at the link. We look forward to seeing you.
Would you like to observe one of the best skies in the world? Join us this astronomy event!
Date: 05/05/2021.PRECE: 30 EURBOOK here.
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We organise special astronomical events nearly always related to astronomical ephemeris. The events can be photography or astronomy courses, eclipse observations, meteor showers and even private activities for celebrations. Conditions such as transportation, schedule or meeting point may vary depending on the astronomical special event and conditions will be specified in each one of them. |
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Date: 27/04/2021.PRICE: 25 EURBook your tickets here.Self-drive. Winter clothes needed. Meeting point: https://g.co/kgs/6i5HCx Includes:
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We organise special astronomical events nearly always related to astronomical ephemeris. The events can be photography or astronomy courses, eclipse observations, meteor showers and even private activities for celebrations. Conditions such as transportation, schedule or meeting point may vary depending on the astronomical special event and conditions will be specified in each one of them. |
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Enjoy the Geminid meteor shower! This is one of the most spectacular astronomical event of the year!
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Please read carefully your ticket. No transport included. Leaving from our office in Los Cancajos at 20:00h.
Winter clothes needed. . For regular astro tours please access here: lapalmastars.com/en/tours/
Reservations here. Tickets include:
Winter clothes needed. If your require transport, please request it. Minimum number applies.
