How to take care of it? All information in the 31st edition

NUITS DES ETOILES – From August 6 to 8, 2021, astronomers and enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the 31st edition of the Night of the Stars. On the show: stars, planets, galaxy … all info.

[Mis à jour le 7 août 2021 à 16h04] The eyes are full of stars. Friday, August 6, 31^e The Night of the Stars edition has begun, covering until Sunday. This event was especially eagerly awaited by astronomy enthusiasts. But you don’t need to know your fingertips to notice beautiful things! Hundreds of events will take place around the observation of the space box. The shooting stars of Perseus will provide an amazing view of the sky on this occasion. “This year, we’re lucky to have a new moon (…) in early August. , And Venus at the beginning of the line “, President of the French Astronomical Society Extensive Olivier Los Vernas to Europe 1. He can observe the stars, the planets but the Milky Way, adds the expert.

AFA welcomes everyone for free every year to places where they can see the sky and the stars, i.e. far away from the lights. In your glasses!

• Next Paris, To Forget, The Air and Space Museum Provides to view stars through telescopes or astronomical mirrors and to participate in predictions and animations. Aug. 7 from 6 p.m. to 1:30 p.m..
• On top of that Royce Peninsula To Serjo, In Morbihan In Brittany, The Royce Astronomy Club Suzinio Beach offers free viewing of the sky from the tourist area of ​​the parking lot, with stars, Jupiter and its 4 main satellites Saturn participating in a guided walk with its rings. Telescopes are available. August 7 from 9:30 pm to 2 am.
• Nearby Leon To Walks-n-Wellin, The Term (Lyon Ampere Astronomy Club) The radio’s thoughtful evening is guided by the association’s amateur astronomers, with telescopes and mirrors, in Franுவாois Mitrant Park, with free and open access. August 7 from 8pm to 11:59pm..
• TO Ste, Association Sétoise d’Astronomie dans le pays de Thau Parking des Pierce Blancs offers an evening to watch the stars in Mont Saint-Clare. August 7 from 9:30 pm to 1 am.. For more information 06 42 71 22 81 or by email: [email protected]
• Not far Marseille, At Pow Redon Municipal Grounds Roquefort-la-Badoule “Whispered readings” are provided when looking at the sky. August 7 from 9pm to 11pm.. Find out more.
• View a complete map of all events and tracking sites during Star Night 2021

The News des Etoile took place over 3 days, Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and 8th August 2021. Since 1991, Star Night has been organized France, And by associations in many European countries, in particularFrench Astronomical Society. They are famous astronomers or scientists Hubert Reeves Or Alain Ciro, along with France 2, started the show. Additional information about Official website of the French Astronomical Society.

A moment to live in that moment School holidays ! The Night of the Shooting Stars had a unique title. But it became plural: “Les nuets des Etoile”, the event has been extended from the 2000 edition to 3 consecutive nights of observation. Observation in France, which allows you to see the planets Jupiter, Mars and Saturn. Percussion meteor shower. These stars come from the constellation Perseus. They are found below the W-shaped constellation Cassiopeia.

To improve your chances of seeing the stars, it is best to stay away from sources of light pollution such as urban lighting. The stars can be seen from 10pm onwards. If the horizon is clear towards the northwest at sunset, you will not miss anything. Even more so if you have a telescope or binoculars.

Every year, the earth passes by Pericides. This is a meteorite cluster of ancient planets: Swift Dutt. Their mass ranges from a thorny head … to a pea! By interacting with the Earth’s atmosphere, these little rocks offer a wonderful landscape: shooting stars. Perseid Shooting Star Rain will take place from Wednesday night, August 12 to Thursday, August 13, 2020.

The Rain of Percussion shooting stars Held this year, Thursday night from 12 to Friday 13 August 2021. On this exceptional night, at sunset, a hundred shooting stars are visible after 10 p.m. If this is the peak of activity, the stars can be seen in the sky during the period from Wednesday, July 14 to Tuesday, August 24, 2021.