Collioure: On Tuesday evening, fans of the stars are invited to watch them from the beach
The Colliourencque Association “From Beach to the Stars” and its president, astrophysicist Miguel Montargues, invites all the public to come and discover the constellations of the winter sky on December 27 with two telescopes of 15 and 60 cm in diameter. Astronomers will welcome the evening visitors and explain the observations to them. Hopefully the clouds don’t come to ruin this new date night.
From the Earth to the Moon…or anywhere else. On the Boramar beach promenade in Collioure, members of the Association De la plage aux étoiles are organizing a new session “on the beach” this Tuesday, December 27th in the evening (from 9 pm to 11 pm). They are currently about thirty enthusiasts of planets, constellations, nebulae and other wonders from the celestial vault to present these specific procedures, which have been in existence since 2011, and which make it possible to popularize science among beginners, adults, adolescents and children.stargazers.
A completely starry sky that scientists and novice enthusiasts dream of observing.
Mars revealed itself for a quarter of an hour
Last Thursday (December 22, editor’s note). We have already launched our first winter observation session intended for the general public, at the same location, and 35 visitors have responded. Through the clouds we were able to see Mars for a quarter of an hour, as well as some constellations: the Swan, the Eagle, the Lynx … Narrated by Miguel Montargues, a pioneer in his field. Astrophysicist 35, based in Melun but a native of Collioure, is the president of the association that started the event. continues:
Observation of Jupiter and its moons by the Astronomical Club of the Paris Observatory.
DR-DRWishing to thank the municipality for ” He agreed to turn off the lights again near the shore. In order to get a better view, the scientist wants to be optimistic about the weather.
“I’ve listened to the latest predictions, and usually, despite the long-lived brine, we should be able to see a few fragments of our own galaxies.”
As a reminder: Miguel Montargues, who works at the Paris Observatory, is the originator of the discovery of the red giant star Betelgeuse.
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