Upcoming activities
Moon 21st Century – The future of a 50 year-old footprint
Session that gathers eight researchers from various scientific fields in a conversation about space exploration and what the future holds after stepping on the Moon.
IAstro Junior – An Adventure at the Speed of Light
Free entrance
Quarterly outreach sessions, taking place in Lisbon and Porto, aimed at young people willing to join scientists in discovering the universe.
Past activities
Star Party – Autumn Moonshine
Free entrance
Under the charm of the Moon and Astronomy, many eyes will look up to the sky in this Autumn night.
Noites no Observatório – The Universe in ten images
Free entrance
Let's explore ten iconic astronomical images, specially selected for their great beauty, and go deep into their meaning and the surprises they hide.
Ignite IAstro – Cantanhede
Free entrance
Researchers of the Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço will take us on a journey from the Solar System to the edge of the Universe in five-minute presentations.
Noites no Observatório – The Universe on the palm of your hand
Free entrance
On this September session, let's demystify some concepts in Astronomy, so that, in the end, each of us can take the Universe on the palm of their hand.
IAstro Júnior – An Adventure in a Black Hole
Free entrance
Quarterly outreach sessions, taking place in Lisbon and Porto, aimed at young people willing to join scientists in discovering the universe.
Planetalia: the planets’ party
Free entrance
With a privileged view over the sky to the South, the Museum of Lisbon – Roman Theatre is an excellent location to observe with telescopes the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn. This is also a chance for the whole family to learn more about the Universe.
Dark Sky Party Alqueva 2019
Free entrance
Enjoy a full weekend under the starry skies of Alqueva with the activities offered by IA within the programme of Dark Sky Party Alqueva 2019.
Moon landing
Free entrance
With an evening filled with activities, the Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço and the Museu da Presidência da República (MPR) celebrate together the arrival of the first humans on the Moon.
