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A telescope against a sunset sky with mountains in the background. 1
A person standing next to a large telescope on a tripod in a grassy field under a starry night sky. 2
A telescope in a grassy field with mountains in the background. 3
Three people observing the night sky through telescopes. 4
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By Astro Grenoble
Free cancellation available
Price is £26 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Learn to read the sky with a research engineer
    • Enjoy an interactive workshop limited to 10 participants
    • Observe from a site in Chartreuse far from the city lights

Activity location

    • Grenoble
    • Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • D57E, 38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, France
    • Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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Chartreuse: Telescope Astronomy Workshop with a Scientist

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Starting time: 22:00
Price details
£25.72 x 1 Adult£25.72
Total
Price is £25.72

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Workshop led by a research engineer in astrophysics, learning to identify constellations with a laser pointer, presentation of how the telescope works, and guided observation of visible celestial objects
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Warm clothes and suitable shoes
  • Exclusions
    Accommodation
  • Exclusions
    Observation of a specific celestial object, subject to weather conditions

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Smoking
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

  • Meet your science facilitator at the Oratoire d'Orgeval in Chartreuse, less than an hour from Grenoble. In a small group of maximum 10 people, take part in a real sky-reading workshop led by a research engineer from the Institute of Planetology and Astrophysics of Grenoble.

    The evening begins with a presentation of the sky as it is actually visible and the objects that can be observed. Using a laser pointer, learn how to find the celestial north, recognise the main constellations, and find several landmarks on your own after the session.

    Then, learn how the telescope works. Look through the eyepiece to explore, depending on the date and conditions, the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, or galaxies. The small group size allows you to take the time to observe and ask any questions you may have.

    No prerequisites are required. The session lasts 2 hours and takes place entirely outdoors.

Location

Activity location

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    • Grenoble
    • Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • D57E, 38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, France
    • Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France