Cosmos evening at the Observatoire de la Lèbe

Find a few celestial objects and point them out with an instrument, and know what to look at and when. The observatory will give you the first keys to getting started independently in observing the celestial vault. This course is aimed at everyone, young and old, and requires no previous skills.
Programme:
Meet at 7pm to set up the telescopes (only for those who own an instrument). All others arrive at 7.30pm.
From 7.45pm to 8.45pm: Theoretical part
- Reading a map of the sky
- Stellarium session (presentation of objects in the evening sky)
8.45pm: packed lunch
9.30pm to 11.30pm: Practical part
- Observation through a large 600 mm telescope
- Learn how to point an object using your own instrument or the Observatory's telescopes.
- In case of bad weather
In the event of inclement weather, the Cosmos evening will be cancelled and your tickets will be postponed or refunded.
You will be contacted by email and/or text message before midday on the same day to confirm whether the evening will be held or cancelled.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Dogs are not allowed on the site.

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