Observatoire Astronomique GAP 47

WelcomeObservatoire Astronomique GAP 47

The GAP47 (club of amateur astronomers) offers every Friday night at 9.15pm (with reservations as long as the health precautions inherent to Covid-19 last), at the Astronomical Observatory of Fumélois celestial journey to the naked eye and the discovery of the constellations (with laser guidance), observation instruments (including two telescopes of 500 and 300 mm diameter under domes), a presentation of heaven and its mechanical (digital planetarium). Exceptional entertainment at significant astronomical events and during the nights of Astronomy in summer. Visits and possible activities during the day and / or evening on other days of the week by reservation (solar observation, hiking solar system planetarium). For groups (minimum 10 people: families, associations, recreation centers, schools). It's possible do have an English presentation.

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Opening

Open all year, Friday evenings
- at 9 p.m. without reservation, from September to the end of June.
- at 8:30 p.m. by reservation in July and August.
Opening possible (morning and/or afternoon and/or evening) for private groups (minimum 10 people, at a rate of €75) by reservation.
Opening possible (morning and/or afternoon and/or evening) for school groups/leisure centers by reservation and quote.
Sessions in English possible (by reservation).
Free and free access to our 1/3 billionth scale model of the solar system (13 illustrated panels) via a 2.5 km walk along the GR652 which leaves from the observatory.

Prices

Friday night prices:
- adult (from 18 years old): 5 euros
- teenager (12 to 17 years old): 3 euros
- child (under 12): free
For other days, contact GAP47 by email at: gap47@laposte.net

Practical information

PRM access Payment cards Cheques and postal orders Cash Shop Pram-friendly Parking Coach parking Equipped conference room(s) Min group 5

Spoken languages French - English

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