For one evening, with your head in the stars, the Jardin du Lautaret welcomes you with passionate researchers and astronomers to introduce you to astronomy. Telescope, binoculars, naked eye, you can observe the sky and learn more.

 

If you were wondering what the red headlamps in the sports equipment stores are for, here is a concrete use case!
If you have one, as well as binoculars, don't forget to bring them with you for this discovery evening, in an exceptional place, devoid of light pollution.

After a description of the main objects in the sky and the constellations visible to the naked eye. After having learned how to find your way in the sky. We will visit Mars and Venus, before they disappear below the horizon, as the deep night sets in. Then, with the help of different telescopes, we will observe the sun's neighborhood to understand the life and death of stars. An unusual evening of privileged exchanges with researchers to discuss astronomy under the sky...

 

 

 

Welcome supplement :

Don't forget to wrap up warm. The Lautaret garden is located at an altitude of 2100m and the nights can be very cold. Thermos compatible.
In case of bad weather the evening will be cancelled and you will be informed.