Fuerteventura Celebrates Science and Astronomy with Free Activities

The 'Science and Astronomy' event in Pájara will feature solar and night observation, a mobile planetarium, and an astrophotography workshop on August 18th.

Generic image of a telescope observing the night sky over a volcanic landscape.
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Generic image of a telescope observing the night sky over a volcanic landscape.

On August 18th, Pájara will host the educational event 'Science and Astronomy,' a free initiative organized by the Cabildo of Fuerteventura and the Pájara City Council to bring the universe closer to citizens.

Under the slogan ‘Explore. Discover. Marvel. The universe awaits you,’ the event aims to foster scientific and astronomical knowledge through participatory activities. The program will take place at the Sports Pavilion and the Plaza de la Constitución in Pájara.
In the morning, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, attendees can engage in solar observation using specialized telescopes and learn about a meteorite. Simultaneously, sessions of the mobile planetarium will be offered, continuing in the afternoon from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM with hourly shows.
In the afternoon, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, an astrophotography workshop focused on meteorites will be held. The event will conclude from 10:00 PM onwards at the Plaza de la Constitución with a night sky observation session.

"We want to continue bringing science closer to citizens with activities that spark curiosity and allow for practical and participatory learning. Fuerteventura has exceptional conditions for astronomical observation, and we want to make that potential accessible to everyone interested in discovering our sky."

Carmen Alonso · Minister of the New Technologies Department
The activity, funded by the Canary Islands Development Fund (FDCAN), offers free access until capacity is reached. It is part of the initiatives promoted by the Cabildo of Fuerteventura to encourage scientific dissemination and environmental awareness.
Based on information from the official source: Cabildo de Fuerteventura (14/08/2026)