The 22nd National Sky Observation Festival at TUBITAKs National Observatory campus kicked off at the Saklikent ski resort in Antalya, Turkey, on Friday. Amateurs and professional astronomers gathered here to observe the stars. /VCG Photo

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey hosts its annual astronomy festival from August 1-4 in the Mediterranean city of Antalya. /VCG Photo

According to the head of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), approximately 1,000 people attended the festival, ranging from a 6-month-old baby to the oldest at 71 years old. /VCG Photo

Mehmet Kasapoglu, one of the sponsors of the festival and Turkey's Sports and Youth Minister, said that the festival is an opportunity to promote scientific research and raise awareness for youth. /VCG Photo