Within the framework of its outreach activities, following the practice of previous years, the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) organizes on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4t July the Open Days at the Teide Observatory (Izaña, Tenerife), to bring astronomy closer to those living in the Islands and also to those who are visiting on these specific days.
From 10.00 a.m. to 15.00 P.M. we offer guided visits to the telescopes and workshops, as well as direct solar observations. The visits serve to explain what an astronomical observatory is like, how the telescopes work, and why astronomy is so important for humanity. The visitors will be able to see the Solar Telescope THEMIS, the IAC80 optical telescope, the Carlos Sanchez infrared telescope, the Solar Laboratory, the Optical Ground Station (OGS), the Solar Vacuum Tower telescope (VTT) and the new robotic telescopes.
Planning information
Free entries will be offered, in strict order of arrival. Private cars must be parked in the appropriate car parks within the observatory grounds.
As the observatory in in the mountains, we recommend comfortable shoes, the use of solar protection cream, and a hat, but also some form of jacket or coat. Those with heart complaints or breathing problems should note that the altitude (2,300m above sea level) may cause health problems, for which we strongly adivse previous consultation with a doctor.
Contact: teide [at] iac.es ( teide[at]iac[dot]es)
