Astronomy events scheduled in Maricá and Petrópolis

Various astronomical activities are scheduled for the weekend of October 24-25 in Rio de Janeiro state.

The Maricá Planetarium in Itaipuaçu will host a free program organized by the Maricá Institute of Science, Technology, and Innovation (ICTIM). The agenda includes dome sessions featuring high-definition digital projections of the solar system, galaxies, and constellations. Additional activities include workshops such as ‘Nebulosa na Garrafa’ and ‘Minha Constelação’, storytelling sessions, and a sky identification course. On Saturday, a sky observation session will take place from 17:30 to 19:30.

In Petrópolis, the Palácio Itaboraí, home to Fiocruz, will host the ‘Investigando os Nossos Céus’ event on October 24. Organized by the Núcleo de Astronomia Amadora Petropolitana (NAAP), the activity offers the public the opportunity to observe the sky through telescopes. The event runs from 17:30 to 20:00, with 50 spots available via email registration.