The Giovanni V. Schiapparelli Astronomical Society of Varese has always been committed to building an ideal bridge of understanding between Science and people. The activities planned for the cycle of meetings entitled "Between Sky and Earth" which will run from Friday 28^th April to Friday 15^th December 2023 range from observing evenings to scientific conferences, from days dedicated to the Sun to those dedicated to Nature. 

The rich programme of events will be inaugurated on Friday 28^th April at 9.00 p.m. at the Salone Estense in Varese with the conference "Climate Crisis: Challenge between Science, Politics and Society". The conference, chaired by Giacomo Grassi, scientific officer of the European Commission at the Join Research Centre in Ispra, aims to highlight the importance of scientific activity in support of climate policies. Admission is free without reservation. Free entrance without reservation. 

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PROGRAM

Saturday 6^th May 

Cineforum Special: "Uomini Veri"

Time: 9:00 p.m. 

Venue: Montanari Hall of the Municipality of Varese

Screening of the film "Uomini Veri" with a presentation by Dr. Giuseppe Palumbo, member and scientific divulger of the Schiapparelli Astronomical Society, expert in the history of Astronautics. 

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Friday 26^th May 

Conference "When the sea was in Varese. A 300-million-year history".

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Location: Salone Estense of the Municipality of Varese, Via Sacco, 5

Conference held by Professor and lecturer in mathematical sciences and populariser of science Giuditta Galli.

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Sunday 28^th May 

Open doors at the Observatory: A universe of fake news

Time: from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Giovanni V. Schiapparelli Astronomical Observatory, Campo dei Fiori (VA) 

Event related to the most common fake news in circulation: the moon landing, climate change, and so on, with simple explanations. Followed by visits to the new Observatory and observation of the Sun, weather permitting, with educational workshops. 

Free admission. 

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Sunday 11^th June 

Open doors at the Observatory: The forest and the services it offers us 

Time: from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Giovanni V. Schiapparelli Astronomical Observatory, Campo dei Fiori (VA)

Visits to the mountain garden, educational workshops and guided tours of the Observatory and observation of the Sun

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Sunday 9^th July 

Open doors at the Observatory: The Instruments of Astronomy

Time: from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Giovanni V. Schiapparelli Astronomical Observatory, Campo dei Fiori (VA)

Educational workshops, visits to the Observatory and observation of the Sun

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Saturday 12^th August 

Perseids Evening

Time: 9:00 p.m. 

Location: Giovanni V. Schiapparelli Astronomical Observatory, Campo dei Fiori (VA)

Evening dedicated to observing the Perseid meteor shower and the Midsummer constellations

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Sunday 10^th September 

Open doors at the Observatory: Two steps into the Solar System

Time: from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Giovanni V. Schiapparelli Astronomical Observatory, Campo dei Fiori (VA)

Guided tours of the Citadel's Planet Path, visits to the Observatory, educational workshops and observation of the Sun. The guided tours to the Solar System will start every half hour, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will last about 1 hour. Departure will be from the Citadel's entrance gate, and during the 1,000 metres of the route you will see the 11 panels describing our Solar System. 

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Friday 22^nd September 

Conference "Climate Change in Recent Geological History"

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Venue: Salone Estense of the Municipality of Varese, via Sacco,5

The conference will be held by Geologist and Scientific Divulgator Enzo Maffei

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Friday 20^th October 

Conference "Nuclear Energy"

Time: 9.00 p.m.

Venue: Salone Estense of the Municipality of Varese, via Sacco,5

The conference will be held by Engineer and Science Journalist Maurizio Melis 

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Tuesday 14^th November 

Special Cineforum: "Galileo" by Liliana Cavani

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Venue: Multisala Impero Varese

Screening of the film "Galileo" by Liliana Cavani with a presentation by Dr. Giuseppe Palumbo, member and scientific popularizer of the Schiapparelli Astronomical Society, expert in the history of Astronautics. 

Friday 17^th November 

Conference "Marie Curie"

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Venue: Salone Estense of the Municipality of Varese, via Sacco, 5

The lecture will be held by Physicist and Science Divulgator Giuseppe Piccinotti

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Friday 15^th December 

Conference "James Webb Space Telescope"

Time: 9.00 p.m.

Venue: Salone Estense of the Municipality of Varese, via Sacco, 5 

The conference will be held by Astrophysicist and Science Divulgator Paolo Galli