VILA DE REI: Solar Observation Brought Astronomy to Praia Fluvial do Penedo Furado
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VILA DE REI: Solar Observation Brought Astronomy to Praia Fluvial do Penedo Furado

SAPO Notícias8 September 2026 at 15:21

The Praia Fluvial do Penedo Furado, in Vila de Rei, received on the morning of September 4 a solar observation activity. The initiative was promoted by the Centro Ciência Viva de Constância – Parque de Astronomia and took place as part of the 30th edition of the "Ciência Viva no Verão" program. The activity provided participants the opportunity to have a closer contact with astronomy, allowing direct observation of the Sun. This type of event aims to bring the general public closer to astronomical phenomena and promote scientific dissemination during the summer season.

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