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Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos closes its summer astronomy programme with free night-sky viewing from 20:00 on 11 September 2026.
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Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos closes its summer astronomy programme with a night-sky observation session in Lagos, with telescopes set up for public viewing of the Moon, planets and stars.
Entry is free; registration and details are through the Ciência Viva no Verão 2026 programme at cienciaviva.pt.
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