Summer nights invite us to look up and find our star. On July 31, 2023, 980 Stelle offered an immersive journey through geology and astronomy, guided by professor and amateur astronomer Pierluigi Stroppa.
The event began with a walk from Monastero to Bivio 980. Along the way, Stroppa revealed the geological history beneath our feet. At the summit, participants watched the sun set over the Sibillini Mountains.
After a shared dinner of local products, the focus turned skyward. Stroppa intertwined science and myth, illuminating the stars and constellations with stories from Greek mythology.
Later, on the summit of Monte dei Cancelli, free from light pollution, he traced paths between the stars with a laser pointer — identifying constellations and celestial bodies and answering every curious question.
Some participants chose to sleep under the stars in silence, surrounded by the distant shimmer of the sky. An unforgettable night where nature, science, and wonder converged.
