Lunar Eclipse | Observatório do Lago Alqueva | Monsaraz
Support the stream: Live footage of the 2019 Lunar Eclipse from OLA - Observatório do Lago Alqueva - in Monsaraz, Portugal.
For more information about OLA visit us at
olagoalqueva.pt
The construction of the Observatório do Lago Alqueva
Some of the steps of the construction of the observatory are summarized here. From the early drawings and design, the construction works, and the final result with some images of our activities throughout the year.
IV Dark Sky Party Alqueva - 17 e 18 de Julho - Spot RFM
DARK SKY® PARTY ALQUEVA
AS “ESTRELAS” DO ALQUEVA
17 E 18 DE JULHO | MONSARAZ
PROGRAMA Disponível em: darkskyalqueva.com
ENTRADA GRATUITA com inscrição prévia em:
alqueva.darksky@gmail.com
- Localização: Monsaraz, Observatório Lago Alqueva
- Organização: Dark Sky® Alqueva e Câmara Municipal de Reguengos de Monsaraz em parceria com o Instituto de Astrofísica e de Ciências do Espaço (IA), Observatório Lago Alqueva e membros da Rota Dark Sky® Alqueva
Spot de Rádio RFM com a voz da animadora Carla Rocha.
Photo and Video Editing: Miguel Claro
info: darkskyalqueva.com
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DARK SKY® PARTY ALQUEVA
ALQUEVA “STARS”
17 AND 18 JULY | MONSARAZ
PROGRAM Available at: darkskyalqueva.com
- Location: Monsaraz, Observatory Lago Alqueva
- Organization: Dark Sky® Alqueva and Municipality of Reguengos de Monsaraz in partnership with the Institute of Astrophysics and Space Science (IA), Observatory Lago Alqueva and Dark Sky® Alqueva Route Members.
Sede e Observatório Oficial Dark Sky® Alqueva
Dark Sky® Alqueva - An Award Winning Star Destination, was the First Starlight Tourism Destination in the World.
Dark Sky® Alqueva - Um Destino para Observação de Estrelas na região do Alqueva Premiado com um World Travel Award, e o Primeiro do Mundo Certificado como Starlight Tourism Destination.
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The Stargazing Experience of a Lifetime!
Dark Sky Alqueva - The First Starlight Tourism Destination in the World
This time lapse sequence shows the beauty of the night sky as a world heritage of the human kind, making the perfect connection with Earth elements from the vantage point of Alqueva region, in Alentejo Portugal. A place that was created to preserve the darkness of the sky that only our ancestors had access few hundred years ago. The Dark Sky® Alqueva (darkskyalqueva.com) reserve, was created also thinking in the two thirds of the worlds population that never had the opportunity to observe with their naked eyes, the stunning views of our own Galaxy...the impressive presence of the Milky Way against a starry sky of about 4500 stars, suspended in each half of our celestial sphere!
Alqueva is the first site in the world to receive the “Starlight Tourism Destination” certification. This certification, awarded by the Starlight Foundation is supported by UNESCO, UNWTO and IAC. Starlight destinations are visitable places characterized by excellent quality for the contemplation of starry skies, and the practice of tourist activities based on this resource.
The region of the Great Lake Alqueva in Alentejo, Portugal is a wonderful place to see the stars, constellations and distant galaxies such as the Milky Way. The unique characteristics of the night sky with a very low rate of light pollution, in the municipalities of Alandroal, Reguengos, Monsaraz, Mourão, Barrancos, Portel and Moura ensure the ideal conditions for an excellent observation of the dark sky. In Alqueva the sky has good atmospheric conditions for stargazing most of the year. Such skies are disappearing in Europe, where most of the population has no longer the privilege to observe an unpolluted sky.
Its low level latitude (38degN), minimal light pollution and impressively clear skies provide the astronomy beginner and the expert with unparalleled opportunities to explore the magic and mystery of the night sky.
For the beginner the clarity of the night sky (average of 286 clear nights a year) makes it easier to recognize all the constellations, identify the stars and even spot some deep sky objects with the naked eye. Telescopes and binoculars are also available at key locations to enhance the visual experience and expert guides are on hand to provide information and advice.
For the more experienced observer and expert deep sky objects (galaxies, nebulas and star clusters) are visible down to 52 deg south declination. The low light pollution and clarity of the sky provides a unique opportunity to observe the dimmest deep sky objects and to see the moon and planets in sharp focus.
Astrophotography too can be pursued successfully and dramatically here.
Credit: Time Lapse Images and Editing by @ Miguel Claro - The official astrophotographer of the great Dark Sky Alqueva reserve - miguelclaro.com | facebook.com/Astroarte
Music: Ultimate Chillstep #9 'Into The Wild'
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LR Time Lapse - lrtimelapse.com/
Dark Sky Alqueva - Perfect conditions to watch the starts in Alentejo, Portugal
Who doesn't like to see the stars? Everyone looks at amazing pictures taken by professional photographers of the milky way and dreams of one day being able to see something like this. What if I told you it's possible to see the milky way with your own eyes. In this place it really is, it takes some time for your eyes to adjust about 30m but then you will be able to see something unique.
Dark Skies
This is one of those special places where you have perfect conditions to watch the starts, with very little light pollution the sky here really is dark :)
This is the first certified Starlight Tourism Destination and it extends over an area of about 10000 square kilometres, unbelievable. Several municipalities joined the efforts to minimize light pollution by changing city lights while reducing their use.
The equipment in the observatory is top notch and we were able to see planets and deep sky objects, that was quite impressive.
Is it child-friendly?
We think so, at least the night observation, our son loved it and he talked about it for months. After the observation, we did follow Miguel's suggestion for a cool spot to take some astrophotography, and that was not a good program for him, you try to have a three-year-old wait for hours so you can get a night timelapse, not going to happen.
How to find the best date/location for night photography?
We used a program called Stellarium, it's free and you can get it here:
with it, you can go to any location and date to see how the stars align, very useful if you want to get a photo of the milky way.
We also used a free app called Skyview lite to find the milky way on site so we would know where to point the camera, in case you don't want to wait until your eyes adjust.
How much for a tour?
We paid €15 each for the night observation, but you should contact Miguel of Dark Skies using the website's form or Dark skies social media, we reach out using Instagram and we set up our tour using DM.
They have other activities and we are certainly going back for the night tour by canoe, it seems to be something we will enjoy.
Where is it?
Cumeada, near Alqueva
eclipse lunar portugal lisboa
eclipse lunar no dia 03/03/2007 em portugal. filmagens feitas a partir da praia de carcavelos