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March To The Stars: Astronomical Events In Venice

March is an interesting month for amateur astronomers. Not only is the time one of the most significant events of the year, the equinox in March, but it is also the starting signal for a new observation season, where the temperature is even a family holiday, to spend a night to see the stars.

In this regard, astronomy enthusiasts Venice Association will take place in the planetarium in the city of Lido in Venice Booking online a number of interesting events not to be missed if you love the stars and discover if you have curiosity will lead you to this fascinating world.

The cycle will open on the first Sunday of March with a lecture on the theme "Orientation of the medieval church in Venice and Veneto", which was held by archaeologist and writer Eva Spinazzè. In the same way as in other religions, the sun marks the starting point for the Christian church in the east, where the sun rises, symbolizes the light of Christ and the Resurrection. Thus, a large number of churches, built or rebuilt in medieval times, an apse to the east.

On Sunday, March 20, in all the sights of Venice, will be performed in the spring equinox, the moment when the day lasts just like the night, because the Sun is perpendicular to the equator and the separation line between the ground and the area illuminated at night passes through the poles. This event will not leave indifferent civilization for many years, being a special day in many cultures around the world marks the date in the Christian religion of the terms of the day of Easter (the first Sunday after the first full-back moon of the Equinox Spring), the beginning of the calendar year in Iran, Mother's Day in many Arab countries and various national festivals in countries such as Japan, Egypt and India.

In the past, the association, established in 1976, held a series of interesting meetings of the first season last year, seeking to unveil and discuss different views of the sky produced by different cultures throughout the centuries. "Sky maps to observe the sky with the views of the first modern star atlases" was the title of this initiative, which was focused on the most important contribution of various civilizations still present with the goal of understanding the secrets of the sky and the universe.

The Association of Amateurs of Astronomy organizes by the Venetians during the year several initiatives to stimulate interest in astronomy in the province of Venice in the school, and serves as a global scenario for many of its meetings. To do this, we used digital media from the website to exchange views on news and current events where amateur astronomers can share their photos of venice related phenomena such as comets, the actions of the international space station and lunar eclipses.

If you visit Venice during the month of March, do not miss the opportunity to visit the planetarium and look at the sky from the shores of the lagoon. Relatively limited light pollution should ensure that you see clearly the wonders of the night sky, without the problems of various buildings and electric towers.

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