2023-08-11 06:01:00
From August 11 to 13, 2023 takes place the night of the stars. An unmissable event for astronomy enthusiasts or even those curious regarding the beauty of the sky, it generally revolves around several appointments. Here are the ones happening near you.
For the 33rd edition of the night of the stars, many events are organized by clubs or associations, to allow amateurs to come and observe the spectacle of shooting stars and sometimes learn regarding astronomy.
In Hérault, Gard, Lozère, Aveyron, Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales, several evenings are organized between August 11 and 13. Find out where they are with the map below. Zoom in on the searched area and click on the point to display the detail of the event
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Enjoying the night of the stars in practice
These events are subject to change depending on weather conditions. Overall the weather promises to be favorable throughout the region this weekend. You can also take advantage of the evenings this Friday and Saturday to observe the stars from home. The French Astronomical Association has even developed a night watch program
to guide your gaze. As for the stars of these evenings, the shooting stars, the Afa recalls that “to observe them, no instrument is required: simply your eyes and a comfortable deckchair will allow you to enjoy the show”. It is recommended that you move away from any source of light pollution. A sky map is also available online
and applications allow you to find your way around the sky and tell you in particular which constellation you are looking at.* Source: French Association of Astronomy.
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