Hvar Observatory presented on European Space Expo in Zagreb

Free interactive exhibition "European Space Expo" was held on main square in Zagreb (Trg bana Josipa Jelačića) from 12 to 21 June 2015. Exhibition presented the services and applications of the major European space programs in the domain of satellite navigation (Galileo) and Earth Observation (Copernicus). The main objective of Space Expo organized by European Commission was to inform the public about the positive effects of European space programs on the daily lives of Europeans. Thanks to rich and interactive audio-visual materials, visitors could discover the various applications of satellite technology. During the whole exhibition period Space Expo visited more than 83.000 people. Faculty of Geodesy was one of the main local partners that also organized various public lectures. One of the lectures was held by Dr. sc Roman Brajša, head of Hvar Observatory about research performed at Hvar Observatory ("Istraživanje svemira na Opservatoriju Hvar"). General presentation about Hvar Observatory was also available at local interactive kiosk during the whole exhibition period and was prepared by Dr. sc Jaša Čalogović.