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Astronomical Tour in Cusco

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Observe constellations and planets through telescopes while learning about Inca astronomical knowledge at the Cusco planetarium.

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Price per person

US$ 28.00

Duration

2 hours and 20 minutes

Schedules

5:40 pm to 8:00 pm

Meeting point

Pileta central en Plaza Regocijo


Includes

  • Shared transportation
  • Astronomical talk
  • Constellations projection
  • Telescope observation
  • Guide (Spanish or English)

Does not include

  • Pickup and drop off at your accommodation (urban area)

Restrictions

  • Minimum age required of 7 years old

Weather

  • Subject to weather conditions

What to bring

  • Warm clothing

Description

Description

Price

  1. Adult: US$ 28 per person.
  2. Child (age 7 to 12): US$ 25 per person.


We will gather in the Regocijo Square, in Cusco's downtown, to take the vehicle that will take us to the ecological reservation of Llaullipata, very close to the ruins of Sacsayhuamán. There, in the planetarium rooms, we will have an introduction talk about quechua astronomy, in which we will receive information about the Andean man and the cosmos. Then, we will go to the dome where a virtual projection of the sky is made, in which we will be able to identify the quechua constellations, very different to the ones identified by today's men. Finally, there is a telescope observation that will be made if the weather conditions of the moment allow it. If the sky is clear, we will identify the quechua constellations, and celestial objects of the universe that are not visible with the naked eye. Once ended the observation, we will begin our return to Cusco's downtown.

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