Courses

Starlight Astronomical Monitors Training Days

Santa María del Conde Assembly Hall, Plaza de España 23, Molina de Aragón
28 Feburary to 5 March 2022

Schedule: 10 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm to 1:30 am (practice).

 

Places available: 45

Number of hours: 60

 

Student profile and requirements: Entrepreneurs interested in leading groups in natural environments, to rural accommodation or establishments of another kind; tour guides, spokespersons or other professionals involved in communicating scientific, historical, and cultural values in the astronomical sky to groups through night and daytime observation, astrophotography, and the fight against light pollution.

 

Course registration

Starlight astronomical monitors course in the Guadalajara Skies Starlight Reserve

28 February to 5 March 2022

Santa María del Conde Assembly Hall, Plaza de España 23, Molina de Aragón

 

Schedule: 10 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm to 1:30 am (practice).

 

Astronomical observation practice at night from 9:30 pm to 1 am (approx.) from Monday to Friday. *

 

Free registration

Places available: 45

Number of hours: 60

 

Student profile and requirements: Entrepreneurs interested in leading groups in natural environments, to rural accommodation or establishments of another kind; tour guides, spokespersons or other professionals involved in communicating scientific, historical, and cultural values in the astronomical sky to groups through night and daytime observation, astrophotography, and the fight against light pollution.

 

In any case, registrations will follow the strict entry order for each category and considering the COVER LETTER to perform the training.

 

Course objectives

 

Training for “Starlight Astronomical Monitors”, specialised in leading groups at night and during the day, to help visitors both enjoy nature and enrich their knowledge of the universe through the dissemination of information, either with the naked eye or through simple observation instruments, and to perceive that nature and the universe are one and the same reality as we humans experience.

Make known, in practical fashion, the professional opportunities that astrotourism offers, the range and unique nature of companies involved in this niche, how to develop this innovative product and the best way to promote it.

 

Scheduled programme (see full programme at www.astroturismoclm.com).

 

CONTACT DETAILS

 

Guadalajara Provincial Delegation of Economy, Business and Employment.

Tourism Service. starlightgu@jccm.es, 949885692; 949887999

Students interested in taking the course must pre-register by contacting the Guadalajara Tourism Services at starlightgu@jccm.es by 20/02/2022. Information at astroturismoclm.comphone 949 887999

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

 

Preference in the registration process will be given to tourism sector employees within the Guadalajara Skies Reserve geographical area in the following order: ecotourism companies, active tourism companies, tour guides/local tourist information agents, regulated accommodation and travel agencies.

 

Priority will be given to companies affiliated with the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism (in the Molina-Alto Tajo area) and the System for the Recognition of Nature Tourism Sustainability in the Sierra de Ayllon ZEC-ZEPA (Special Conservation Areas and Special Protection Areas for Birds).

 

If the course has not been filled in the first section, it will be opened to employees in the wider tourism industry in the geographical area of Guadalajara province (maximum 1 person per company).

 

If places remain available, registration will be opened to residents in the Guadalajara Skies Starlight Reserve geographical area (a valid census certificate must be attached to the application).

 

In any case, registrations will follow the strict entry order for each category and considering the COVER LETTER to perform the training.

                                         

APPLICATIONS

 

1.- COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM

2.- PROVIDE THE DOCUMENTATION REQUESTED IN THE APPLICATION FORM.

Registration applications should be sent to: starlightgu@jccm.es

Deadline for submitting applications: 20 February 2022 at 2 pm

Information line:  949 885692/949887999 (Monday to Friday from 9 am to 2 pm)

Organizers: Castilla-La Mancha Communities Council

Technical course coordination: Starlight Foundation and Astroguada

In collaboration with: Molina de Aragon Town Council.

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