of Matera, the first edition of the Festival SPARKme Space Academy di Matera, la prima edizione del Festival “Starry Nights“ Science, Digital, Art e Fest, organized by SPARKme Space Academy, in collaboration with INAF, National Institute of Astrophysics; ESA, European Space Agency and ASI, Italian Space Agency and with the patronage of the Basilicata Region, Province of Matera and Municipality of Matera. Media partner of the Festival, Radiosa Music.
Eight events are scheduled, with themes related to science, digital, art, music, interactive creativity, and delicious food. Among the events scheduled, from July 8th to 12th, is the 13th edition, the 5th in Matera, of the National Summer School of Astronomy: "A Scuola di Stelle" (SNEA), organized by the Ministry of Education and Merit and the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) in collaboration with the SPARKme Space Academy.
SNEA offers an opportunity to meet researchers and professors. Students selected based on merit and hailing from across Italy have the opportunity to cultivate their interest and passion for astronomy and interact directly with the professionals who will mentor and guide them throughout their internship.