Does stargazing fill you with wonder and often intrigue?
After a slow, sensory approach along a chosen path, you'll have no trouble reaching a spot that's ideal for observing the sky.
Rand'Astro in the Vosges
Valéry POIROT, star gazer, offers you a guided walk under the starry sky. He will reveal the sky to you and help you discover the beauties of the universe through direct observation and the use of professional instruments. You'll learn about the stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies. In addition to these discoveries, there's another way of reading the sky: the legends and myths of the night, which Valéry will tell you about with passion.
Activity programme
After a short walk, you'll be immersed in an extraordinary panorama where the stars, nebulae and constellations will hold no secrets for you. Your enthusiastic guide will tell you legends and explain the mysteries of the stars.
To make sure your evening goes as smoothly as possible, here are the details of the activity:
➤ Departure: 8.30pm (July) / 9pm (August) - Meet at the La Bresse swimming pool car park, departure for the heights of La Bresse or Gérardmer.
Arrival at the observation site: 22:00 - Once there, discover the constellations and planets visible thanks to the detailed explanations of the star gazer.
Return: 23:30 - Return to the La Bresse swimming pool car park.
Highlights of the activity
Observation of the night sky with professional instruments
Total immersion in the world of astronomy, thanks to a passionate guide
Legends and myths linked to the stars told by your star gazer
Accessible to all: an experience open to all astronomy enthusiasts
Course of the activity
Departure times: 8:30pm (July) / 9:00pm (August)
Duration: 2h30
Departure: La Bresse swimming pool car park
Walk: leisurely walk to the observation siteReturn:
Return to the car park at 11.30pm
You will discover
During this activity, you will learn to recognise the main constellations and planets visible to the naked eye or through a telescope. Your guide will also explain some fascinating astronomical phenomena:
Nebulae and their formation
Distant galaxies
Star legends handed down by the ancients, such as Orion, the Great Bear, and many more.The evening will be an opportunity to take time out to observe as a group, talk about the universe and enjoy a collective experience under the starry sky.
Practical information
If the weather conditions are unfavourable, the guide may have to adapt the route for the safety and comfort of the participants.
Private transfer or public transport from Colmar and Gérardmer stations available as an option.
Supervision: 1 guide for every 15 participants.
Duration: min. 2 h 30
Level
All levels
Physical condition
All physical conditions
Activity restrictions
People with a heart condition
Starting conditions and prices :
A minimum of 6 participants is required for the outings.
If the number of participants is less than 6, the organiser can group several people together in order to guarantee the departure and optimise the costs associated with logistics, transport and organisation.
The outing can be privatised on request. The basic price is €150 for a group of up to 6 people, plus €25 per adult, €20 per teenager and €15 per additional child.
There is a 10% discount for groups of 9 or more.
Site location
Address :
Rue des Proyes,88250 La Bresse,FRANCE
Meet at the La Bresse swimming pool car park.
Car park
Free, located directly on the site
Public transport
No public transport available.
Access for people with reduced mobility
No
Cancellation policy
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Astronomy is the science of observing the stars, seeking to explain their origin, evolution, as well as their physical and chemical properties.The etymology of the term astronomy comes from the Greek ἀστρονομία (ἄστρον and νόμος) which means law of the stars.
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| Spoken languages | German, English, Spanish, French |
Address
Destination Sport Nature
Rue des Proyes, 88250 La Bresse, France
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