Sunday 9 august from 11:00 to 12:30

Night of the Stars: Solar Observation

  • Cultural
  • Conference
  • Astronomy
  • Night of stars
Elevation : 1800m
Place Jean Rippert 1800, Les Orres 1800, 05200 Les Orres

Description

Observe the Sun safely with the specialists from the Marseille Astronomy Association, using specially adapted optical instruments designed for solar observation.
For your safety: SUN OBSERVATION should only be carried out using specially designed and approved equipment. Direct observation with the naked eye, or through non-specialized optical instruments, can cause irreversible eye damage. The equipment provided during this activity allows you to observe the Sun safely, either through projection methods or with specially adapted telescopes fitted with solar filters that reduce sunlight intensity by a factor of 100,000.

Services

Car park
Animals accepted

Documentation

Accepted customers

  • Children

Opening times

On 9 August 2026
  • 11:00 at 12:30

Location

Night of the Stars: Solar Observation
Elevation : 1800m
Place Jean Rippert 1800, Les Orres 1800, 05200 Les Orres
  • www.afastronomie.fr

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location
  • Resort centre
Updated on 31 July 2026 at 14:15
by Office de Tourisme des Orres
(Offer identifier : 6626099)
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