COSTA VOLPINO GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Scopri i segreti del cielo e delle costellazioni nel buio assoluto della notte!
A guided evening on the Bossico plateau — meet in Bossico at 8:30 PM for a 2-hour-45-minute program that includes a short walk to an observation point, an informative projection, hands-on astrolabe construction and guided telescope viewing with a warm drink and bonfire.
Scopri i segreti del cielo e delle costellazioni nel buio assoluto della notte!.
On the high, panoramic Bossico plateau overlooking Lake Iseo, this guided night outing brings a small group together for an intimate astronomy evening: a brief walk to a prepared observation site, an indoor projection and practical astrolabe workshop, then a guided stargaze with telescope support while participants sip a warm drink beside a fire.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Build your own astrolabe
A hands-on segment of the evening teaches participants to construct a personal astrolabe to take home — a practical, tactile way to learn the motions of the sky.
Guided telescope observation
An expert-led stargaze uses a telescope to explore the vault above Bossico, with commentary to identify constellations and notable celestial objects.
Warm projection, hot drink and bonfire
The program combines an indoor informational projection and a heated gathering area with a bonfire and a hot beverage to offset evening chill during the outdoor observation.
What the day feels like
How the evening unfolds
Participants meet on the Bossico plateau and take a short walk to a prepared observation point. The group gathers in a warmed, equipped space for an introductory projection and step-by-step astrolabe construction; the evening then moves outside for an expert-led telescope session, accompanied by a warm drink and a bonfire for comfort.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs for 2 hours and 45 minutes and begins in the evening on the Bossico plateau (meeting point Bossico).
The operator provides an informational projection, the materials to build an astrolabe, telescope support for guided observation, a hot drink and a bonfire for evening comfort.
The outing is suitable for participants aged 9 years and older.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where and when do we meet?
The meeting point is Bossico; the program begins in the evening (start time as advertised for the session).
How long does the evening last?
The guided evening lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What activities are included?
Activities include a short walk to an observation point, an informational projection, hands-on construction of an astrolabe to take home, and a guided telescope observation with a hot drink and a bonfire.
Is this suitable for children?
Yes — the experience is suitable for all participants aged 9 years and older.
Will there be a telescope and warm drinks?
Yes — the guided observation is supported by a telescope and the evening is accompanied by a hot beverage and a bonfire for comfort.