Astro 2000, the head in the stars in Saint Véran

The activity begins with an introductory section, accessible to all, on the sky and the universe, accompanied by visual aids (photos, videos, time-lapses). A short break while the telescope is being put into operation allows you to discover films made by the team on nocturnal landscapes and spectacular celestial phenomena (aurora borealis, comets, Milky Way...). At nightfall, an introduction to the constellations and celestial objects visible to the naked eye is offered using a laser. Finally, the 458 mm motorized telescope is used to observe galaxies, nebulae, planetary nebulae, globular clusters and other wonders of the sky. These can be viewed with the naked eye, but are also made visible using a state-of-the-art astronomy camera, which amplifies the vision of certain sky objects that are difficult to see with the eye, and allows you to see their colors. Observing time is around an hour and a half, sometimes a little longer. For the curious and the passionate alike, in a spirit of sharing and discovery. In the event of total impossibility of observation due to unfavorable weather conditions, a partial refund of 7 euros will be made to participants. What to bring: warm clothing and a hat for observation. Tip: we remind you that this is a late-night activity, involving standing outside for part of the night, and that we give a lot of sometimes technical explanations. However, not everyone is equal in this respect, and we have often observed that the youngest children lose patience and even drop out completely.