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600 people from Mérida have participated in astronomical observation days
The new day of celestial observation organized by the Museum of Science and Technology of the state of Mérida (Mucyt), in alliance with the Center for Research in Astronomy and Applied Technologies (Cidata) has more than 600 attendees.
TL;DR
- The Mérida Science Museum organized its third "Lunar Exploration" event.
- The event combined direct observation with immersive virtual reality.
- Over 600 attendees participated in the celestial observation activity.
- Attendees used professional telescopes and learned about celestial body identification.
- Objects observed included Jupiter, Saturn, and the Pleiades.
- The event aims to popularize the study of astronomy through open science outreach.
- Future phases in February and March will coincide with the "Blood Moon" and expand content to include telescope technology evolution.