Together with the educator, participants ascend from the lobby to the tower housing a 40 cm telescope. Both night-time and solar telescopes are introduced, and participants learn how astronomers work with telescopes today, highlighting that modern astronomy no longer requires observing the sky all night long. The programme presents notable Lithuanian astronomers and their discoveries. Weather permitting, participants may help open the observatory dome themselves. The Sun, its system, and nearby objects in the Universe are introduced, followed by a discussion on the relationship between humans and space, including the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
Duration: 45–60 minutes. Group size: Up to 30 participants.
