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Immersion in an astronomical observatory

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7 days
All year round
Observatory
From 2 years old

« This is more that a simple visit or a night of space observation : This is a true immersion in the daily life of an astronomical observatory. For 7 days, you will follow the life of astronomers and astrophysicists in the center and make you own scientifical experiments too. 

The observatory is specialized in the detection of exoplanets, which are outside the solar system. You will learn how to manipulate the telescope, how to observe the sky and analyze data.

You won't need any experience in the field but only to look up and let the magic happen. »

Nicolas ,  Co founder of Odysway
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Highlights

    • Discussions with astronomers and astrophysicists during a meal 
    • Carry real missions of observation 
    • Be able to control the observatory's dome
    • Keep your own pictures, which will be sent by e-mail 
    • Validation of the official astronomy passport - Level 1

    Adventure's itinerary

    DAY 1
    ARRIVAL IN THE OBSERVATORY
    You will arrive in the afternoon. After having visited the site and the guest house, you will have dinner with the team and the other travelers.
    DAY 2
    LEARN AND UNDERSTAND THE SKY
    This first day will be dedicated to sky recognition. You will learn how to locate plantes, stars, nebulae and galaxies. At night, you will be part of a first observation with a T400 telescope.
    DAY 3
    OBSERVE THE SKY
    Now that you know the sky, your goal is to know what to look for and how. Today you will learn how to manipulate magnitudes and celestial coordinates. At night, you will identify constellations, stars and planets with the telescope.
    DAY 4
    MANIPULATE INSTRUMENTS
    Now is the day during which you will learn how to manipulate the equipment of an astronomer. After a theoric part with the team, it's time to practice ! You will set and adjust a telescope, then you will use it to find deep-sky objects.
    DAY 5
    YOUR MISSION AS AN ASTRONOMER
    Today is the day ! The team will assign you a mission (detection of exoplanet, spot an asteroid...). With the help of the team, you will manage the mission under the dome of the heavy T820 telescope.
    DAY 6
    LAST NIGHT UNDER THE STARS
    During this last day, you will review all the things you will have learnt during the week : set a telescope, recognize elements of the sky, observe and analyze data... You will come back with your Astronomy passport - Level 1 !
    DAY 7
    TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
    Your week as an astronomer is coming to an end and it is time to go ! You won't leave empty-handed though : Besides your Astronomy passport - Level 1, all your beautiful pictures of the sky will be sent to you by e-mail !

    Local guides

    This adventure is supervised by Marc, the founder of the observatory. During your stay, you will meet all the members of the team. You will have your meals with them, so that you can talk with astronomers or astrophysicits. Those are unforgettable encounters ! 

    Marc
    Founder of the observatory
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