The observatory is open every day and is an interesting stop when in Malargue. You might have noticed the small round concrete "things" along the road and wondered what they are. A visit to the observ...
I really like when I had the opportunity to take my kids into this kind of place, kids are curious by nature so the observatory and learn in the process. I had my opportunity to learn a couple of thin...
It's a short tour (30 mins) with basic info but is a very good starting point to know more about cosmic rays. After the visit I wrote an email with questions and they gave an excellent reply
I got to visit one evening in September 2014 as part of an IPC4 field trip. The speaker and video explained how the observatory attempted to detect and answer questions about cosmic rays. My conclusio...
Largest cosmic-ray observatory of the world
This is the largest cosmic-ray observatory of the world. If you are in Malargue you should take the opportunity and pass by.