Starry sky on Saturday night?
Photo: Kalle Rahu
Translation: Liis
Moon and Jupiter setting.
October 22-24 were the Galileo Nights. The weather hasn’t been particularly good for sky-watching, but there is some hope. With one of the cornerstone events of this year of astronomy, the 400 hundred year anniversary of Galileo Galilei directing his telescope towards the sky and – among other things – discovering Jupiter’s companions is celebrated. All over the world skywatching nights were arranged for these dates, and the main object to watch is Jupiter, shining in the evening sky.
In case of clear weather the telescope in Tallinn was at the Linnahall promenade on Saturday between 8 and 10 pm.
Tartu Observatory in Tõravere arranged observations between 7 and 10 pm. The big telescope tower and the Stellarium rooms are open regardless of weather.
Information about the observation nights:
www.astronoomia.ee