From Friday 28th April 2023 to Friday 15th December 2023 | Varese
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 28th April to Friday 15th 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 28th 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.
PROGRAM
Saturday 6th 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.
Friday 26th 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.
Sunday 28th 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.
Sunday 11th 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
Sunday 9th 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
Saturday 12th 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
Sunday 10th 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.
Friday 22nd 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
Friday 20th 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
Tuesday 14th 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 17th 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
Friday 15th 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