Skywatchers to observe Perseid meteor shower in Türkiye's Erciyes
The meteor observation festival, which is traditionally organized every year, will be held on Friday, August 12 this year.
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- Published Date: 03:59 | 11 August 2022
- Modified Date: 04:32 | 11 August 2022
The event, which will take place at Erciyes Ski Center Hacılar Kapı, the highest point of Kayseri, at 2,650 meters away from light pollution, will bring together enthusiasts who want to explore the sky.
It is estimated that the speed of meteorites entering the world will reach 66 kilometers per second during the night, which is expected to be seen up to 100 meteors per hour by scientists.
This visual feast, which will also be watched from Erciyes, will provide an unforgettable experience to the participants.
Additionally, expert astronomers will provide sky enthusiasts with information about planets and constellations, people will have the opportunity to observe them more closely with telescopes.
Erciyes Hacılar Kapı is the place where this celestial phenomenon can be best observed in Türkiye; it is also the most ideal place for sky photography, which has been quite popular in recent years.