Le jour de la nuit du centre régional des Pierres Levées

The Centre Régional des Pierres Levées is organising this national day to raise awareness of light pollution, with the aim of rediscovering the starry sky and nocturnal biodiversity.

Programme:

5.30 pm – WELCOME BY THE CENTRE RÉGIONAL DES PIERRES LEVÉES ASSOCIATION

LISTENING TO THE BATS
Exhibition at the LPO stand – Event organised by the LPO Ancenis group with two chiropterologists: L. Belliot and L. Gouret
Register on the day (please note: places are limited)
Please bring a high-visibility vest, walking shoes, warm clothing and a head torch.
(ENDS 9.00 pm)

ASTRONOMY
Explore and observe the night sky using various astronomical instruments, both visually and with assisted viewing.
If we’re lucky enough to have a clear, moonless night, we should have a good view of Saturn.
Assisted observation should allow us to view deep-sky objects – nebulae, galaxies, clusters, etc.
Please bring warm clothing
(ENDS 11.00 pm)

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Car park on the Route de Nantes – signposted path leading to the top of the park
Warm clothing and walking shoes
Refreshments and light snacks available

In partnership with:
THE LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE ASTRONOMY CLUBS
LE COCHER – La Chapelle-sur-Erdre / Nantes
ALPHA-LYRAE – Liré / Orée d’Anjou and Pays d’Ancenis
LES ETOILES DE LA MEE – St Vincent des Landes / Pays de Châteaubriant
And LPO 44 – Ancenis Club

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