A crystal-clear sky for a perfect stargazing night. With its high altitude, minimal light pollution, unobstructed 360° horizon, and telescopes up to 635mm in diameter, the SIRENE Observatory offers the ideal conditions for an unforgettable night under the stars.
Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast or simply curious, our personalised evenings are perfect for individuals, couples, families, or friends. Accompanied by a knowledgeable member of the SIRENE team, you will uncover the secrets of the night sky, exploring planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies through state-of-the-art telescopes. Three possibilities are available:
-Discovery Evenings : tailored to your level of knowledge, these sessions are an opportunity to:
Ask questions and delve into the mysteries of the Universe with expert guidance.
Learn to recognize constellations, explore their mythology, identify key stars, spot satellites, and marvel at the Milky Way with the naked eye.
Use observatory instruments to observe celestial phenomena such as the moon, planets, asteroids, comets, star-forming regions, supernova remnants, and galaxies.
Details : Duration: 4 hours
Start Times: 8 PM (winter), 10 PM (summer)
Availability: Daily, by reservation only
Price: €200 for 2 people, €60 per additional person
-Nocturnal Walks : join us for group stargazing sessions, held on the first Tuesday of every month and every Tuesday and Thursday during school holidays.
Under the dome, with your eye to the eyepiece, you'll travel through time and space to admire planets, nebulae, and other deep-sky objects.
Program includes:
A tour of the observatory's historical military past
An introduction to the functioning of the instruments
Discovery of the constellations
Observation of celestial objects
Details : Duration: 2 hours
Price: €20 per person, from 6 years old
Availability: By reservation only
-Daytime Visits (for groups of 10+ people) :
Explore the site with its panoramic 360° view, discover the military history of this former nuclear missile launch site now rehabilitated, and get a closer look at the "eyes of Sirene," the observatory's instruments.
Key Features :
Solar Observation : Safely observe the Sun's solar prominences and sunspots using the Lunt LS50T and Celestron 8 telescopes, both equipped with solar filters.
Historical Insights : Learn about the site's military past, once used for missile launches.
Panoramic Views : Experience breathtaking 360° views from the observatory.
Details : Duration : 2 hours
Arrival Time : 2:00 PM
Price: €10 per person, for ages 6 and up
Availability : Daily, by reservation only
Additionally, enjoy special events such as meteor counting, the Night of the Stars, and other activities. For more information, visit www.obs-sirene.com.
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