Quinta das Alagoas associates to the International Year of Light! Last May 16 we made an experimental session of solar observation with several friends.

We will soon promote several sessions dedicated to safe solar observation:

Solar photosphere and sunspots through projection and through telescopes equipped with frontal visual optical filter with density 5.0, to reduce the intensity of sunlight in 99.999 % , suitable for observation with high magnification (film Baader AstroSolar ™ , with approval for visual observation by PTB in Germany , in accordance with European standards for vision safety EG 89/686 and EN 169/92 – 0196 ).

Solar chromosphere through telescope with H -Alpha filter, composed by an energy rejection filter that blocks the passage of ultraviolet and infrared radiation and a filter that blocks all wavelengths except the band centered at 6562.8 Angstrom with a bandwidth of less than 0.75 Angstrom.

On May 3 it was held a classical guitar recital by Paulo Galvão, on behalf of the institution Cadela Carlota & Companhia, Association for the Protection of Animals.

A tea with biscuits was served and a menu of starters, main courses and desserts presented a wide selection of songs. To each table was given the opportunity to order various musical pieces, which were then prepared and served with mastery on guitar by Paulo Galvão.

On May 3rd we organized a wine degustation from Lagos DOP wine production. We were please to have the presence from producers of Herdade dos Seromenhos, Monte da Casteleja and our our next door neighbor and friend Mr. Cravinho. The traditional sweet producer Bolo Doce was also present with regional sweets. We thank to all area the kind participation.

On this occasion we also presented ewe cheese from DOP Serpa region, with 30 days, six months and one year of maturation.