The Sun is our closest star. The Sun is a middle age yellow dwarf star with a life span of 10 billion years. It is a part of the Milky Way galaxy. It is believed to be over 4 billion years old. The Sun revolves slowly on its axis as it spins around the galaxy.
 The programme  comprised:
-Solar observation
-workshops on astronomy
-a lecture by Mr. Riadh Nafti, a professor at the Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies in Nabeul.