Discover the secrets of the night sky – science, observation, environmental protection
Engaging astronomy classes, inspiring workshops, and nighttime observations of stars and planets await participants in the pilot project “Dark Sky at the Astrobase.” Both school groups of children and young people, as well as adults, are invited to take part in the sessions in cooperation with school-based astronomical observatories.
“This project is an excellent example of how modern education can be combined with care for the environment. We want residents of our region not only to discover the beauty of the night sky, but also to understand how important it is to protect it from excessive artificial lighting,” emphasizes Marshal Piotr Całbecki.
The activities are carried out in cooperation with six astrobases located in Dobrzyń nad Wisłą (Lipno County), Gniewkowo (Inowrocław County), Rypin, Brodnica, Jabłonowo Pomorskie (Brodnica County), and Radziejów. Participants will learn the principles of astronomical observation and the basics of astronomy, as well as the environmental impact of artificial lighting. The program also includes workshops, hands-on activities, educational games, and nighttime observations of stars, planets, and galaxies.
Those interested in participating are encouraged to contact the astrobases’ coordinators:
- Dobrzyń nad Wisłą – Łukasz Kołodziejski, lukaszkolodziejski@o2.pl, tel. +48 509 994 253
- Gniewkowo – Alina Wajer, wajer@onet.pl, tel. +48 504 734 172
- Rypin – Małgorzata Gołębiewska, mgolebie@poczta.wp.pl, tel. +48 578 572 026
- Brodnica – Agnieszka Ziółkowska, aziolkowska@1lobrodnica.pl
- Brodnica & Jabłonowo Pomorskie – Piotr Biegajski, biegajski@unifreeze.com.pl
- Radziejów – Sławomir Kieraj, skieraj@wp.pl, tel. +48 664 767 222; Janusz Wrzesiński, wrzos2105@wp.pl, tel. +48 781 143 702
April meeting schedule
Children (kindergarten and primary school, ages 6–10):
- April 22–23 – Gniewkowo
- April 22 – Rypin
- April 24 – Jabłonowo Pomorskie
- April 29 – Brodnica
Adults:
- April 24 – Gniewkowo
Commissioned by the regional government, the program is coordinated by the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Academy of Innovation as part of the international Darkersky4ce project funded by the Interreg Central Europe program. More information about the project is available at www.akademiakpai.pl.
“Dark Sky at the Astrobase” – key facts:
- 6 participating astrobases
- Project runs from April to November
- 60 events, 120 hours of educational activities
- Activities available for children from the age of 6
Press Office of the Marshal’s Office
April 14, 2026