The Telescopio Nazionale Galileo (TNG) has launched the second edition of the “Young Astronomers at the TNG” competition, following the success of its first edition.

The initiative is aimed at Italian high school students aged 15–17, with the goal of promoting scientific and technological skills, teamwork, and interest in astronomy.

Participants are required to prepare an observational proposal (photometric or spectroscopic) to be carried out during a training internship at the TNG in La Palma (Canary Islands). During their stay, students will live the experience of being young astronomers, spending observing nights at the telescope and visiting other instruments at the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory under the guidance of resident astronomers.

The project can be officially recognized as a PCTO (school–work alternation) activity through agreements with SAIt (Società Astronomica Italiana) and TNG. To assist students and teachers, TNG and INAF will organize preparatory webinars led by professional astronomers.

The competition is organized in collaboration between TNG, SAIt, INAF, and the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit (MIM).

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