Activities

Past activities

Ignite IAstro – Cantanhede

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.
Free entrance

The Universe on the palm of your hand

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.
Free entrance

An Adventure in a Black Hole

Quarterly outreach sessions, taking place in Lisbon and Porto, aimed at young people willing to join scientists in discovering the universe.
Free entrance

100 years of space-time: The Bright Side of the Universe

In the celebrations of the total solar eclipse of 1919, take part in astronomical observations, guided visits to a historical observatory and a public talk about the bright side of the Universe.
Free entrance

Planetalia: the planets’ party

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.
Free entrance

Dark Sky Party Alqueva 2019

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.
Free entrance

Moon landing

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.
Free entrance