‘We’ll see between 30/50 shooting stars per hr,’ says Dr. Laufer from TAU’s Geophysics & Planetary Sciences Dep’t
Ilana Curiel
Hundreds of astronomy fans will gather in Mitzpe Ramon on Sunday evening to watch a meteor shower in the Negev skies.
‘Like fairytale’ – Photo: AP
Mitzpe Ramon’s unique desert location and high altitude make it a perfect observation spot.
As part of the event, which was organized by The Israeli Astronomical Association (IAA), the Tel Aviv University’s Astronomy Club, Reshit Mada Foundation, the Mitzpe Ramon Regional Council and Sde Har HaNegev field school, all of the lights in Mitzpe Ramon will be dimmed as well as several of the military bases in the area. Continue Reading »
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