Adult introductory course in astronomy and astrophysics

On the program:
- Discovery, familiarization and use of observation instruments (binoculars, telescopes)
- Preparing an observation evening (reading a sky chart, using planetarium software)
- Discover the main constellations in the sky (using the sky chart)
- Learn how to point an instrument at an easy-to-see star in the sky (visible to the naked eye and/or in the finder).
- Fundamental astronomical notions about the Solar System and deep-sky stars (nebulae, star clusters and galaxies).


PRACTICAL INFO :
- Places available: 10
- Bring: warm clothing, telescope if you have one (otherwise provided by the observatory).

This course is subject to weather conditions and may be adapted or postponed depending on the weather!

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