Installation, Performance and guided tour by Justyna Olszewska

Saturday July 20th 4:30 – Look Up! – Workshop with Justyna Olszewska

[registration required] 6 people

A workshop on learning the basics of astronomical observation, with a practical tutorial on how to prepare for your first astronomical observations in dark sky locations such as Dwejra.

Exploring the night sky over the Dwejra area prompted the artist to reflect on the earliest observations on the island of Gozo, both from the coastal watchtower and other parts of the island, when these areas were not yet tainted by human activity and, consequently, light pollution.

The island of Gozo is home to the second oldest known structure in the world, the Ġgantija temple, built 5800 years ago. Considering the proper motions of stars, the sky, including the constellations, looked very different back then compared to today. This awareness makes observations even more fascinating, revealing how dynamic and ever-changing our universe is over the centuries. During our group observations, the unique atmosphere and friendly environment among the residency participants created memorable experiences that will stay with the Justyna for a long time.