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Astronomy Evening at the ASTROLab
     
The Astronomy Night at the ASTROLab (at the base of the mountain) begins in the Multimedia Room with the following special presentations:

  • Space Elevator : In order to plunge into the stars from the start of this activity, you will make a voyage from Earth to the confines of the observable Universe. You will fly over Mount Megantic, glide over our planet, realize the vastness of the solar system, admire our galaxy and reach the ultimate scale of the Universe. You're sure to experience sensations of infinity

  • # Us… Stardust!: Our existence here is linked to the remotest past of the Universe.  Against all expectation, the roots of life run deep into the heart of cosmic evolution.  Are we stardust? Amazing images and a
    fascinating voyage to the core of our nature..

  • Introduction to the Star Identifier and The Sky Tonight


The evening activity continues with the observation of the stars, planets, galaxies and more splendours in one of the mosts beautifuls skys of Quebec, at the outside telescopes, giant binocular and the Velan Observatory (35 cm).

If the sky is cloudy, the activity continues inside with the following presentations:

  • Astronomy News

  • Interactive Cosmos

  • Night Hike (if complete)

  • The Universe in 3D


No matter the weather, your eyes will be filled with stars!

From May 17 to June 20, 2008 : Saturday, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
From June 21 to August 24 : Tuesday to Sunday, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
From August 25 to October 12 : Saturday, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Reservations required for all astronomy evening.
1-800-665-6527 or 819-888-2941.

For Perséids and Astronomy Festival, visit their sections in Activities.









 
     
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