Friends of astronomy, we have almost reached December, the month of the winter solstice, where December 21 marks the astronomical beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere. So let’s see what’s worth enjoying in the night sky during the month of December. Fun fact: Astronomically the first “official” night of winter, which is the longest of the…
Participation in the 14th International Astronomy & Astrophysics Olympiad – Distinction for the student Ara Mahtesian Cyprus participated in the 14th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA-International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics), which was held in Bogota, Colombia. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the participation of all countries was done online with strict surveillance…
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…
Get ready for the upcoming Mercury Transit, a rare astronomical phenomenon. It will take place on the 11th of November and will be visible from Cyprus. Mercury will pass in front of the solar disk, as it will positioned between our planet and the Sun. In the course of a century, a transits of planet…
