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Astronomy Evenings at the Popular Observatory
     
This activity at the summit starts with the guided observation of the sunset at an altitude of 1,100 m (weather permitting).

While waiting for the stars to show up through the twilight, the evening continues inside the Popular Observatory with the following presentations:

  • The Big Telescopes: Before departing on the discovery of the cosmos, get to know the operation of an observatory and visit the sites of the world's biggest telescopes with the help of our multimedia popular observatory..

  • Celestial Splendours: the most striking cosmic scenery observed through the world's most powerful telescopes.


If the stars can be seen, you will have the opportunity to gaze through the 61-cm telescope and use the magnificent observation platform with tilted benches. A breathtaking scene!If the sky is cloudy, the Observatory's multimedia equipment will be used for an Interactive Cosmos session.

From June 26th to August 28th, 2010 (except August 9th to 14th Perseids Evenings) : Tuesdays to Sundays, from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Except Fridays from july 16th to August 6th & August 20th & 27th Super Festival of Popular Astronomy

Reservations required for all astronomy evenings.  The activities are conducted in French.
1-800-665-6527.      
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