Antares Astronomical Observatory, Astronomical observatory and university museum in Feira de Santana, Brazil.
The Antares Astronomical Observatory sits on the campus of the State University of Feira de Santana and functions as both a research facility and a place where visitors can learn about astronomy. The site has telescopes and educational materials that allow people to observe the sky and understand the cosmos.
The observatory was established in 1971 as the first astronomical research facility in Feira de Santana. Its founding preceded the university's establishment, marking the city's entry into organized astronomical research.
The observatory conducts regular educational programs that connect students and local residents with astronomical sciences through observations, lectures, and interactive displays.
The observatory is part of the State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS) in Feira de Santana, Bahia, and its sectors include a specialised library opened in 1997, the Museu Antares de Ciência e Tecnologia opened in 2009, and the Experimentoteca, which offers free visits for schools. The Experimentoteca's interactive science kits are aimed at children and teenagers, and the observatory also runs teacher refresher courses on astronomy topics.
The museum holds a full-size replica of the Bendengó Meteorite, found in 1784 in the Bahia sertão and sent to the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro. The observatory also analysed shiny rock fragments brought in by a local resident and confirmed them as meteorites, later donated for research.
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