Activities at the Astronomical Observatory of Bauduen

BAUDUEN

The astronomical observatory of Bauduen is located far from the city lights, 5 minutes from the village. Olivier offers different types of services including observation evenings and themed weekends.

1/ Visits to the astronomical installation and observation of the sun.
2/ Evenings discovering the sky with a telescope. Course of the activity: discovery of the constellations with a laser pointer - operation of the telescope - observation of stellar objects and explanations - presentation of the most beautiful photos taken on the site.
3/ "Bed and telescope": evening discovery of the sky, accommodation and breakfasts
4/ Theme weekends: astronomy; photography, geology, hiking.
5/ Astronomy course for children: animations - sun observation, construction of a sky map, projection of photos.
6/ Weekly teenagers internship with full board.

The professional grade, ultra bright telescope is available for superb observations of celestial objects.

The site's telescope was commissioned in 1994 and has been constantly upgraded since then.

Spoken languages : English, French,

Types of customers

Minimum age : 6 years
Tour of the dome, solar observation (duration: 1 hour)
Public astronomy evening – Laser pointing – Discovering constellations (duration: 3 hours)
Astronomy lessons for children (theory and practice)
Geological walk (2 walking routes) (duration: 2 x 2 hours)

Staff trained to assist visitors with disabilities

Accessibility

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Even flooring with no obstacles
Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site

Pets

Pets allowed
No dangerous animals.
No animals in the astronomical dome.

More information

Bauduen Astronomical Observatory

Prices

Adults: from €20 (* daytime visit and sun observation * €30 astro evening)
Children (aged 6 and over): from €10 (* daytime visit and sun observation * €15 astro evening)
Children's groups (aged 6 and over): from €8 (per child).

Tour of the facility €5 per person

For other activities, please contact the establishment.