2023-09-06 20:45:00
“This one is practical for starry evenings like this evening because it is compact, it is not too big and it disassembles into three pieces”, presents us on the spot the seasoned observer. .
Astronomy, François Boucher has had it in his blood for a very long time. The enthusiast actively participates in the activities of the Charlevoix astronomy club
“I’ve been through five telescopes for 2 years,” he says, laughing.
He is one of the fans who gathered last night at the Parc du Havre in La Malbaie. Launched by Hugues Lacombe, this summer event allows, among other things, to educate the curious regarding this fascinating science.
“It’s to bring people who are interested in the universe we live in closer,” explains the president of the Charlevoix astronomy club.
“We come from Longueuil and I looked on the internet for activities that might take place in the area. I discovered the starry evenings”, indicates a neophyte of astronomy.
Only problem… few parties were held this summer.
“Indeed, it’s been a bit of a miserable summer,” Lacombe said.
The club president had rarely seen so many bad conditions in 65 years of sightings. Clouds and forest fires played spoilsports.
“So, the smoke, fortunately it is not always present. For some time, there has been almost no smoke, ”says the expert.
Even yesterday, the humidity this time played once morest them. However, the beauty of the starry sky still amazed the apprentices present.
“We learned things that captivated us so he knows how to do it,” reacts a man.
“We’re going to see the moon, which will rise over the river a little later, it’s always a great sight,” said Hugues Lacombe.
Moreover, the followers are more and more numerous in the region.
“Our club’s Facebook page is very popular, I’m even a little surprised at the success of the page,” said the retired man.
Moreover, the observatory planned for Baie-Saint-Paul is going well. It should be inaugurated in the coming weeks.
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