Centro de Interpretación Astrofísica y Medioambiental de Gérgal
Astrophysics interpretation centre in Gérgal with an exhibition room and a planetarium for 50 people, created as the visitor centre for Calar Alto.
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About the museum
The Centro de Interpretación Astrofísica y Medioambiental de Gérgal opened in 2011, after two years of building work, with the aim of becoming the visitor centre of the Calar Alto observatory, the former Spanish-German Astronomical Centre. It was built on a plot in the town centre of Gérgal, opposite the hermitage of San Sebastián.
The building has an auditorium, an exhibition area, an interpretation room, interactive computer points and a planetarium, now called the Planetario de Gérgal, which together with the one in Serón are the only planetariums in the province of Almería. The planetarium holds fifty people per session and is used by schools, the general public and sky enthusiasts.
Visits and activities are organised by the Planetarios de Serón: planetarium sessions with film or live presentations, daytime observations of the Sun and night-time observations, as well as workshops, combined with pre-arranged visits for families, groups and educational centres.
Highlights
- Planetarium with capacity for 50 people
- Exhibition room and interpretation room
- Interactive computer points
- Observations of the Sun and the night sky
- Pre-arranged visits for families, groups and schools
Permanent exhibition
- Centro de interpretación y planetario – Exhibition area, interpretation room, interactive points and a 50-seat planetarium devoted to astronomy and the environment.
- Founded
- 2011
- Operated by
- Gestión de las visitas: Planetarios de Serón
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Pre-arranged visits for families and STEAM workshops; there are also scheduled activities open to anyone who wishes to sign up.
Getting there & parking
The centre is in the town centre of Gérgal, on calle Sebastián Pérez, opposite the hermitage of San Sebastián. The Calar Alto observatory is not in the town centre of Gérgal.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | There are short visit formats (planetarium session, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes), a long visit with observation of the Sun and workshops (2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours), and night-time observations (2 to 3 hours). For educational centres, the usual time is 10:00 to 13:00. |
