From Friday, August 1st to Sunday, August 3rd, on the occasion of the 24th Night of the Stars, several sites in the Alpes-Maritimes will be open to the public for free to discover the sky and observe it with binoculars and telescopes alongside passionate guides.
The theme of this year: comets!
Since 1991, the French Astronomical Association and Planète Sciences have organized the Night of the Stars with the help of hundreds of clubs and associations.
From the beginning, the idea has been to introduce the sky and the nighttime environment to the widest possible audience. In over 20 years, several million people have shared the passion for the sky and stars with thousands of amateur and professional astronomers.
This weekend, the crescent moon will be visible as soon as the sun sets above the southwestern horizon. At the end of twilight, in a darker sky, binoculars and telescopes will be turned towards Saturn, and it will be possible to admire the wonderful crystal rings surrounding this giant planet.
Friday, August 1st
In Valbonne: Public conference followed by telescope observations
International Center of Valbonne
In Cagnes-sur-mer: Presentation of a Solar System model,
Sky observations, Conference(s): Comets, Speaker(s): Paul Barbier de Reuille, Conference hours: 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Maison des Associations – Parking des Cannebiers
In Antibes: Sky observations, Planetarium sessions, Exhibitions, Film screening, Conference(s)
Bastion St Jaume – Port of Antibes from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
In Mouans Sartoux: Meeting from 4 p.m. Guided tour by a master gardener on the theme of fragrant night plants and the impact of the moon on plants. Tales and legends with Mediterranean Planets sciences
Gardens of the International Museum of Perfumery
In Nice Conferences, Photo Exhibition, Sky Observations
Parc du Castel des 2 rois – route de la moyenne Corniche
Saturday, August 2nd
In Chateauneuf de Grasse: Presentation of a Solar System model. Sky observations, Conference(s): Comets, Speaker(s): Paul Barbier de Reuille, Conference hours: 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
La Terrasse des Arts
In Valberg: Sun observations from 3 to 5 p.m. followed by night observations from 9 p.m. Conference and/or planetarium session at 5 p.m. municipal hall.
Village Square
In Cannes: A magical and well-situated observation site with suitable equipment. Special animation preceded by a botanical visit from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
La Croix des Gardes
Sunday, August 3rd
In Nice: From 6 p.m. we will observe the Sun safely thanks to suitable instruments, then at nightfall, recognize constellations and observe the sky with numerous telescopes. (Weather permitting)
Marc-Chagall Museum – Avenue Doctor Ménard – 06000 Nice
