An introductory evening to astronomy, learning to recognize constellations, planets, and stars under the Mercantour sky. An accessible discovery for everyone, whether with family or friends.
Description
Partez à la découverte du ciel nocturne lors d’une veillée d’initiation à l’astronomie à l’Observatoire Barcelonnette Mercantour.
Accompanied by passionate mediators, learn to find your way around the sky, to recognize seasonal constellations, to identify visible planets and to understand the major celestial movements.
Accessible to all, this friendly evening alternates between naked-eye observation and the use of astronomical instruments, with simple explanations adapted to all audiences.
Located in the heart of the Ubaye Valley, in an area renowned for the exceptional quality of its skies, the observatory offers ideal conditions for a first immersion in astronomy.
An experience to enjoy with family or friends, to look up and rediscover the beauty of the starry sky.
Rates / opening
Prices
Adult: 25 €
Teenager: 17 €
Opening
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from 22 p.m. to midnight.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 22 p.m. to midnight.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 22 p.m. to midnight.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 22 p.m. to midnight.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 22 p.m. to midnight.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 22 p.m. to midnight.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 22 p.m. to midnight.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 22 p.m. to midnight.