Star Cones - Museum of the Science and Technology Foundation, Florence

What you will find

EVENT NAME: Star Cones

EVENT PLACE: Museum of the Science and Technology Foundation

EVENT DATE: from 28 August to 25 September

EVENT TIME: 9pm

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

The dome of the Planetarium of the Museum of the Science and Technology Foundation of Florence lights up to host the lights and stories of the universe: astrophysicists will guide the visitor's gaze on an unusual journey through space and time. The scheduled meetings aim to bring young and adult audiences closer to astronomy, through the illustration of the main astronomical concepts and scientific discoveries, using an interdisciplinary approach. At the end of each day, participants will be offered a Cinquestelle Sammontana ice cream cone.

“In this suggestive program, the renewal of the collaboration with Sammontana – comments the prof. Donatella Lippi, president of the Science and Technology Foundation - constitutes a pleasant opportunity for visitors to the Planetarium, who, from this year, will find an air-conditioned and comfortable environment and will end their visit with a gift of particular quality".

PROGRAMME

August 28, 2024 at 9pm: Where is life? Yet I left it here

Simone Caporali of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Florence

A journey to discover the planets where you can look for life in the Solar system and outside of it. From Mars to the icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn; from Titan to the most Earth-like exoplanets.

4 September 2024 at 9pm: The stars of Hogwarts

Sacha Barion

Harry Potter and his friends learn to compile celestial maps on the Astronomy Tower, the tallest in Hogwarts castle, to earn the O.L.L. (Single Judgment for Ordinary Sorcerers). In trying to obtain it ourselves, we will see that quite a few characters from the famous saga owe their name to a star or a constellation.

11 September 2024 at 9pm Human and digital eyes aimed at the sky: how Artificial Intelligence helps us understand the Universe

Michele Ginolfi

The infinite richness and variety of the Cosmos pushes us to collect data to satisfy our curiosity about the Universe we inhabit. The crucial problem becomes analyzing, interpreting, classifying the large volumes of information collected by the latest generation telescopes and artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a fundamental tool in our research, to assist us in data management: modern and powerful tools, such as artificial neural networks, inspired by the structure and functioning of the human brain, are at the center of this revolution. We will therefore reflect on the present and future impact of AI in our studies of the Universe, highlighting how it amplifies our abilities of exploration and understanding, acting as a bridge between human knowledge and the mysteries of the cosmos.

18 September 2024 at 9pm: Celestial symmetries – The influence of astronomy on monumental architecture

Emiliano Ricci, Journalist and scientific author

The intersection of astronomy and architecture has produced some of the most fascinating and mysterious monuments in human history. We will then talk about how ancient civilizations incorporated astronomical knowledge into the design of their buildings, creating structures that not only satisfy functional and symbolic needs, but which also reflect a deep connection with the cosmos. From the enigmatic stones of Stonehenge to imposing Egyptian temples, to the intricate astronomical instruments hidden in European cathedrals, we will analyze how orientation, alignment and timekeeping have been integrated into architecture. During this journey among stars and stones, we will discover the invisible connections that bind humanity to the universe, revealing a wealth of knowledge and wonder that continues to inspire and amaze.

25 September 2024 at 9pm: Discovering interstellar matter

Daniele Galli, Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory - INAF and Silvia Giomi

Not only the stars shine in the night sky. The most powerful optical, infrared and radio telescopes reveal a multicolored and multifaceted world, in continuous evolution: it is the interstellar matter from which new stars and new planets take shape. Each star, at the end of its life, returns part of itself to interstellar matter, in a continuous cycle of transformation without which our appearance in the Universe would not have been possible.

The conferences are suitable for an adult audience and children aged 12 and over.

BOOK EVENT: Limited places. The optional and paid reservation ensures participation in the event. Info and reservations: 055 2343723 – planetariofst@operalaboratori.com – Fstfirenze. More info

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