Stargaze with world’s most powerful telescope at Expo 2020
France Pavilion hosts space observation event for three nights
It is breathtaking, when the planetarium dims to reveal a glittering expanse of stars in all their glory. Sometimes a head tilt towards the sky isn’t enough to give you the same sobering perspective. If you miss that feeling (and cannot escape the city lights just yet), the France Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has you covered for a stellar treat.
Free-of-charge
On October 20, 22 and 23, the pavilion is inviting visitors to free-of-charge stargazing nights as Expo celebrates Space Week. Not only do visitors get to dive into the interstellar and see stars, planets, galaxies and nebulae, they also get to do it through one of world’s most powerful digital telescopes.
Called the eVscope equinox, Unistellar’s telescope is one for amateurs and professional stargazers alike. And because it is a smart device, the stargazing sessions are unlike anything
you have experienced before. Have a look at some pointers on how to best navigate your starry nights that come with a twist.
The live outer space observation will begin long after sunset. Timings for all three nights are from 8 to 10pm, and in between visitors can stay for as long as they like.
The sessions are free and do not require prior registration. The telescope is in the Mobility District, the France Pavilion overlooks a promenade dotted with colourful block sculptures.
On October 20, you cannot miss out on getting a clearer view of the Hunter’s Moon — the first full moon after the autumnal Harvest Moon. Massive Jupiter and ringed gas giant Saturn can be found in the vicinity of the Moon, and on October 22, blue Uranus will be close by as well. When we look up in the sky, we’re looking into the past. So if you spot the eyeshaped Helix Nebula, know that you are seeing it as it was about 650 years ago.