The structure consists of a Dome, a place of observation and sensory knowledge at the top of Fajão (about one kilometer on foot and 3 kilometers by car), and a Kiosk located in the village of Fajão (municipality of Pampilhosa da Serra).
The Dome is a free-entry and access observation structure, but if you do not have a scheduled organized visit, it is advisable to bring your own observation equipment or be dazzled by the magnificent dark sky of Fajão with the most exciting observation instrument of Humanity, your eyes.
The Kiosk is a reception and welcoming space that integrates theoretical and practical content, with models and virtual reality, and playful-pedagogical activities. At the Kiosk, you can also check the calendar of events and dark sky observations, with observation sessions "Starlight Journey", astrophotography, and guided tours, always by reservation and prior registration with certified tour operators
There are already observation programs that you can schedule on the BookinXisto website at the following links:
- Night Canoeing on the Santa Luzia Dam – Starlight Journey
- Night Walk – Starlight Journey
- Journey by Starlight at the Geoscope (Fajão)
KIOSK HOURS
Wednesdays and Thursdays
- March 20 to September 21: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- September 22 to March 19: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fridays and Saturdays
- March 20 to September 21: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- September 22 to March 19: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sundays
- 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Between September 22 and March 19, it is closed on the second weekend of each month. Closed on December 25th.
Closed between December 13 and 25.
CONTACTS
Rua César Vicente da Silva, 3320 Fajão
(Pampilhosa da Serra)
Email geoscope@aldeiasdoxisto.pt
Phone number: (+351) 938 370 883
Website https://starlight.aldeiasdoxisto.pt
