Astronomical observation with telescope in Toledo near Aranjuez

Have you ever wondered what secrets the stars hide?

Escape from routine on a 2-hour adventure in Añover de Tajo, Toledo, designed to make you feel like a real astronomer as you explore the universe very close to Madrid. Accompanied by an expert, you will learn to read the sky and see the difference between planets and stars with the naked eye with clear and exciting explanations. It doesn't matter if you have never used a large aperture telescope before; you will discover galaxies and nebulae in the simplest and most fun way.

What we will do

We will meet 10 minutes before the agreed time at the meeting point in Añover de Tajo, very close to Aranjuez. There we will be met by our guide, an expert astronomer, who will welcome us and prepare us to make the most of the power of professional equipment in one of the best areas for stargazing near Madrid.

We will start with a naked eye tour of the constellations to learn how to orientate ourselves in the sky. We will learn to locate the North Star, we will learn the origin of the stars of the flag of the Community of Madrid and we will recognise the figures of the Zodiac while we learn to differentiate, once and for all, the stars from the planets. It will be a walk through the sky to understand the secrets hidden in the lights we see every night.

In the second part, we will go into action with a giant telescope with a 30 cm aperture, a large aperture telescope designed to see the sky as if we were in a real observatory. Taking it in turns, we will peer through the scope to observe the jewels of deep space: from the rings of Saturn or the craters of the Moon, to clusters of thousands of stars, bright nebulae of the Milky Way and even galaxies millions of light years away.

As we are a small group, we will be able to look through the telescope many times and ask all our questions to the guide, who will adapt the explanation so that both beginners and amateurs can enjoy it to the maximum. After about 2 hours of deep exploration , we will say goodbye under the stellar mantle with the feeling that the cosmos is now a little less unknown, but with our curiosity burning to continue discovering all the wonders hidden in the infinite.

Who it is aimed at

This experience is suitable for everyone, although it is not an activity designed especially for children, it can be enjoyed by people of any age.

Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The activity is accessible for people with reduced mobility, as the terrain is flat.

In the case of wheelchair users, please note that the viewing height of the telescope varies; if it is not possible to stand up briefly to look through the telescope, the experience is not recommended.

Other information

The activity is available almost every weekend of the year, except when there is a full moon.

The exact starting time will vary depending on the sunset (approx. 18: 30 h in winter and 22: 30 h in summer) .

Please contact the organisers to confirm the exact meeting point. You will receive all the contact details in your confirmation email.

The activity is confirmed with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 14 participants.

Free parking is available on site. It is not possible to arrive by public transport; it is necessary to come in your own vehicle.

Pets are not allowed.

Children under 3 years old participate free of charge, but please advise when booking.

No toilets or water fountains are available in the natural environment of the observation.

It is very important that you do not wear mascara or heavy make-up on your eyes, as these particles damage the precision lenses of the telescope when you zoom in.

Recommended clothing

• Several layers of warm clothing for the evening
• Closed and comfortable footwear

Don't forget to bring

• Chairs, deckchairs or mats
• If you need prescription glasses, don't forget them
• Blankets or mats
• Water and snacks