Did you know that every particle of light touching your skin today has travelled 100,000 years through the heart of the Sun before reaching you?
And have you ever thought that modern medicine – with all its technology and labs – might actually be a distant echo of an ancient “solar medicine” born thousands of years ago in Greece?
Astronomy and healing: two fields more closely intertwined than we might think. Back then, people looked up at the sky not only to trace constellations, but to find answers to illness, pain, and the path to healing. And even today, much can still be discovered – if we’re willing to look up.
Together with Matteo (astronomer and science communicator) and Stefano (author, educator, and physiotherapist), we’ll take you on a fascinating journey: from ancient myths to cutting-edge science, from solar storms to somatic therapies. What if a massive solar flare could knock out the lights across the world? And what can the sky still teach us about healing?
An evening of science, stories and wonder. Join us – if you're curious to reconnect with the Sun, with yourself, and with the healing forces that unite us.
This event will be held in ITALIAN only.
Series of events:
14.07.2025 21:00 - 23:59 SUN, WHO ARE YOU?
Apollo and the physics of the stars
with stargazing in the observatory
21.07.2025 19:30 - 22:30 SUN, WHERE DO YOU COME FROM?
Chiron and the history of astronomy
with observation of the sun in the observatory
08.09.2025 21:00 - 23:59 SUN, WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
Asclepius and the secrets of our star
with stargazing in the observatory
Booking required!
Price for adults: € 25,00
Price for attending all 3 events: € 60.00
Route
Unfortunately, the observatory is not accessible by public transport at night.
By car:
Destination: Observatory "Max Valier".
Parking: on site
Good to know
Warm clothing - even in the summer months, the nights can be reasonably fresh at 1,300 m.
The first part of the event takes place inside, the second part in the dome of the observatory, where it might be cooler.
Enrolment
0039 345 4064653
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14.07.2025
21:00 - 23:59
(Duration 02 h 59 min)
SUN, WHO ARE YOU?
Apollo and the physics of stars
21.07.2025
19:30 - 22:30
(Duration 03 h 00 min)
SUN, WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Chiron and the history of stellar science
08.09.2025
21:00 - 23:59
(Duration 02 h 59 min)
SUN, WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
Asclepius and the mysteries of our star
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