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Association Marseille d'AStronomie (AMAS)
Période d'ouverture
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Friday 7 August 2026 from 8.30 pm.
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Presentation
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The Marseille Astronomy Association presents the lecture “The Summer Sky,” followed by naked-eye and instrument-assisted observation of the starry sky, with the possible chance to witness shooting stars. Please bring a flashlight for your movements.
Descriptif détaillé
Lecture presented by Mr. Mercier and Mr. Potet from AMAS (French Astronomy Association).
New remote-viewing instrument via tablet, allowing both solar and night observations.
Subject to weather conditions.
Street lighting will be switched off. Please bring a flashlight for your movements; artificial lighting is prohibited at the observation site to avoid disturbance, as it significantly reduces visual acuity for at least 15 minutes.
Full programme available here: https://www.lesorres.com/sur-place/evenements-animations/les-nuits-des-…
Opening period
Période d'ouverture
Friday 7 August 2026 from 8.30 pm.
Rates
Tarifs
Free of charge.
Equipments
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Public WC
Parking
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Celebration and event
The nights of the stars
Dates d'ouverture
From Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August
Les Orres, in collaboration with the Marseille Astronomy Association, offers lectures and stargazing sessions. This year’s conference theme will focus on the Sun, in anticipation of the near-total solar eclipse (in France) on August 12.
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The encounters and culture area - Event room
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Theatre accommodating 500 people seated or 1200 standing for all types of concerts, one-man shows, children's shows, cabarets, etc.
Possibility of hiring the room...