La Palma Forest Fires

Astronomers at the observatory in Roque de los Muchachos, La Palma have come up with their own way of raising funds for the families on La Palma whose homes were damaged in the recent forest fires.

Fires damaged and destroyed homes in Mazo and Fuencaliente a few weeks ago, and although the authorities were making arrangements for compensation for those affected, the astronomers came up with their own way of supporting the victims.

During recent star-gazing days, members of the public were asked to make a donation in order to be able to look through the telescopes [an activity which is normally free of charge]. The money raised has been passed to the Red Cross for distribution.

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