Sunspots have increased at this time as we head towards the maximum of the eleven year Solar cycle. For the lovers of astronomical phenomena, on Saturday 17.06.2023 at the House of Science there will be telescopes equipped with special filters for the safe observation of Sunspots and Solar Prominences. Our team will be working continuously…
Live stream of the eclipse here: www.hos.cy/live The phenomenon as visible from Cyprus will start at 12:50, with the Moon entering the solar disk. The peak of the eclipse is expected at 14:04 when the solar disk will be covered by 35%. The eclipse will end at 15:15 with the Moon exiting the solar disk.…
Dear astronomy enthusiasts, we ‘d like to inform you that, House of Science gives you the opportunity to observe the planets Jupiter and Saturn through our telescopes, every Thursday in October! All you have to do is to visit our shop anytime between 7:00pm-9:00pm. Location: House Of Science Observation dates: 6/10/2022, 13/10/2022, 20/10/2022, 27/10/2022 Suitable…
Cyprus participated in the 15th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA-International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics www.ioaa2022.ge), which was heldi in Kutaisi, Georgia. Student Ara Mahtesian (English School – Nicosia) managed to get an Bronze Metal from the organizers for his performance. The other students who made up the Cyprus delegation were: Papagrigoriou George…
On Sunday (6/21/2020), we will have the opportunity to observe a partial solar eclipse. The phenomenon will start on Sunday morning, at 07:33, with the crossing of the Moon over the solar disk. The peak of the phenomenon is expected at 08:27 a.m. where we shall observe a 26.4% covering of the solar disk. The…
Dear friends, Due to the Coronavirus situation our shop in Limassol will remain closed until further notice. However, our online store will be operating normally. All orders will be fulfilled and delivered to your door for free. For any questions or orders you can call us on 25253580. Staying at home doesn’t mean we can’t…
The 21st of December marks the start of winter in the northern hemisphere and of summer in the southern. We invite you to join us in our Cosmotheatre for a celebration of the winter solstice! Through a short presentation you will learn how to locate constellations and deep sky objects on the winter sky. In…
