Training course for the practice of Astro-Tourism

This is an intensive course to train monitors for the practice of astrotourism in the surroundings of the Sierra de Ronda and Grazalema.

Tambor del Llano organizes this course because there is an objective limitation when it comes to having qualified monitors who can develop astronomy outreach activities, offering the `possibility of working as monitors to people who are trained in this course and who are willing to work in our astrotourism program.

• DATES: OCTOBER 2 TO 5, 2023
• REGISTRATIONS. DEADLINE: Until September 26, 2023
• PRICE: €273

GOALS

• Make known, in a practical way, the methodology and contents to develop an informative session of astrotourism such as those organized in Tambor del Llano aimed at the general public
• Basic theoretical knowledge on astronomy and how to transmit these notions to visiting groups will be provided.
• They will also be instructed, through practical sessions, in the use of day and night observation instruments, as well as how to use some easily accessible programs that help them interpret the sky in the different seasons of the year and photograph it.

CONTENTS

There are no certain data, but it is not unreasonable to venture that the contemplation of the night sky began with the first modern humans, almost 70,000 years ago. Looking at the night sky in search of the meaning of existence is a hallmark of our condition as a species, of our humanity.

From the Stone Age to the Space Age, we have gazed at the stars and been spellbound by their majesty and beauty. This fascination shared by all human beings from all peoples and times in history has contributed to shaping us as a civilization and as individuals.

Astrotourism is a modality of sustainable and responsible tourism that combines the observation of the night and day sky, the dissemination and leisure activities related to astronomy. But it is also a resource to promote territories with fewer possibilities that see star tourism as an excellent opportunity to increase quality visitors.

The Sierra de Cádiz region has been a Starlight destination since 2022. It includes the Sierra de Grazalema where the Tambor del Llano farm is located, which has exceptional conditions for observing the night sky and therefore for the development of astrotourism activities.

RECIPIENTS

The training course for astrotourism instructors is aimed at people with or without previous training in astronomy.

Priority is given to those people who have some type of training in the tourism sector and knowledge of a language
Priority is given to people from the Sierra de Grazalema region
Hobbyists or professionals interested in astronomy
Maximum number of participants 20 people. A selection of participants will be made, if necessary. Making the full refund of the payment within 48 hours after the start of the course, in case of not being selected. In case of not reaching a minimum of 7 participants, 5 days before the course, the course will be suspended and the full refund of the payment made by the registrants

TAMBOR DEL LLANO is a farm and accommodation certified as Starlight accommodation since 2015 and has been developing astrotourism activities since then. In 2021 it obtained the Award for the best Starlight establishment in Spain.

ORION MADRID ASTROTURISMO is a company made up of professionals in the dissemination of astronomy. They offer a new modality of leisure and tourism. We merge art, culture, nature, sports and adventure with science and astronomy... creating unique immersive experiences that will not leave you indifferent. All our activities are carried out in collaboration with the best professionals in the tourism sector and are directed by astronomers certified by the International Starlight Foundation. , which endorses our staff and company