Ensenada, with its beautiful sunsets, and its mighty sea, and the night sky overgrown with stars and the moon, and its deserts, and its flowers and cacti, and the wild beasts that surround us, some huge, some small; Ensenada occupies only a small space on our planet, yet it is full of mystery.
When noticing its wonders, many questions arise. Does sunset have the same colors as the rainbow? Is green beam available? How do whales migrate and feed? Are there sharks on our beaches? How were the huge rocks that we see in the surroundings formed? Is the age of the Earth known? What is the size of the universe?
With the Covid-19 pandemic, new doubts have arisen about viruses and bacteria. Where did they come from? Are all viruses and bacteria harmful to us? Is there some that is useful?
On Saturday, September 10, we invite you to Science Night, where scientists from Ensenada answer these and other questions. Arrive from 4 to 10 p.m. at the corner formed by the Caracol Museum, CEARTE and Riviera. The three stadiums will offer exhibitions, demos, workshops and talks, as well as plays. And you can visit them all!
In Ensenada, this small space on the planet, we have men and women peering from the most gigantic and distant universe to the smallest microscopic world. The Astronomy Institute and the Center for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) are two scientific research centers.
Not far from Ensenada, the Institute of Astronomy (IA-UNAM) owns the San Pedro MartÃr Observatory, which is unique in the world. There, planetary systems, distant galaxies and asteroids are explored. Don’t miss Science Night to learn about the solar telescope and the telescopes with which nebulae are examined. Peek into a real telescope and see the night sky and stars!
At the Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNyN-UNAM) the world of NANO is investigated, which is too small to imagine. However, from the world of NANO emerge ideas to combat diseases, as well as to eliminate pollution. New materials that, for example, increase the capacity of our mobile devices, such as phones and tablets, are also being investigated. Have you ever seen a plasma screen? Do you want to know how it is produced? Attend the Night of Knowledge. There you will find the answer.
All this and much more will be presented by NIGHT OF SCIENCE. We are waiting for you on September 10 from 4 to 10 pm in the corner formed by the Museum of Caracol, Seyrat and the Riviera. Come to satisfy your curiosity!
* Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology – UNAM
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