Labs
All laboratories are free of charge, without reservation, and last approximately 45 minutes.
The senses engaged are indicated with the symbols.
Searching for Darkness
Participants will discover how too much artificial light hampers astronomical observations and affects the life of nocturnal animals. A chance to realize the importance of the dark sky and respect the nocturnal environment.
Age range
6 to 99
When
June 7, 8, 2025
16:00 to 20:00
Senses engaged
When Light cannot escape
A laboratory dedicated to the fascinating world of black holes. A voyage between extreme gravity, space and distorted time, to discover what happens when not even light can escape.
Age range
12 to 99
When
June 7, 8, 2025
16:00 to 20:00
Senses engaged
Astronomical Fairy Tales
Through stories and simple activities, participants will explore the topic of darkness in an engaging manner, while discovering the wonders of the night sky with the magic of fairy tales.
Age range
2 to 99
When
June 7, 8, 2025
16:00 to 20:00
Senses engaged
Constellations of shadow
A laboratory in which the shadow theatre becomes the way to discover the magic of constellations. Participants will explore myths and tales linked to the stars, projecting the shadows and creating new adventures among constellations.
Age range
6 to 99
When
June 7, 8, 2025
16:00 to 20:00
Senses engaged
Colored Shadows
A laboratory in which light and colors join to create visual magic! With three colored spotlights, participants will discover how shadows can become colorful and will learn to mix colors in a fun and creative way.
Age range
3 to 99
When
June 7, 8, 2025
16:30 to 20:30
Senses engaged
Is the sky really dark?
A laboratory which reveals the mysteries of the electromagnetic spectrum. Participants will discover that the radiation invisible to the human eye makes the sky anything but dark, revealing an hidden world of light and waves which surround us.
Age range
6 to 99
When
June 7, 8, 2025
16:30 to 20:30
Senses engaged
Planets in backlight
Darkness can be a source of information. We will discover planetary transits: how the shadow projected by an extrasolar planet upon its star may give valuable information about its physical properties. A journey into space to discover faraway planets!
Age range
7 to 99
When
June 7, 8, 2025
16:30 to 20:30
Senses engaged
Chasing the invisible
Galaxies and stars emit a type of light which our eyes cannot see: radio waves! In this fun activity you will become radio astronomers: through portable antennas to detect radio waves, you will be hunting for the sky objects which emit this invisible light.
Age range
8 to 99
When
June 7, 8, 2025
16:30 to 20:30
Senses engaged
Invisible friends: the asteroids pass by us
A laboratory dedicated to asteroids and the secrets they hide. We will discover how, without seeing them directly, we can obtain information on their physical properties and learn how scientists monitor these “invisible enemies” which touch the Eart.
The Italian Sign Language (LIS) interpreted version will take place on June 7th at 6:30 pm.
Age range
6 to 99
When
June 7, 8, 2025
16:30 to 20:30
Senses engaged
