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New Moon Nights

The 6 Jul 2024

Visit of the astronomical observatory of Mont-Soleil by night with observation of the stars and planetarium session during the new moon.

Moon, observatory Mont-Soleil. © Observatoire Mont-Soleil

Place
- Mont-Soleil
Ort

Thanks to our 355 mm main telescope and other instruments, this evening tour of the observatory, which lasts about two and a half hours, will allow you to immerse yourself in the wonders of the starry sky. On these new moon evenings, each visit will be dedicated to a different theme.

JULY 6 - Aphelion - The seasons

AUGUST 30 - Conjunctions

SEPTEMBER 28 - Eclipses

OCTOBER 4 - Meteor showers

Opening hours

The 6 Jul 2024
Saturday
- 21:00

The 30 Aug 2024
Friday
- 21:00

The 28 Sep 2024
Saturday
- 21:00

The 4 Oct 2024
Friday
- 21:00

Prices

Price
Adults
- CHF 35.-
Students / AHV
- CHF 27.-
Children (up to 16 y.o.)
- CHF 17.-

Good to know

- Public guided tour
- Duration: 2h to 2h30 (duration varies according to the conditions and possible observations)
- From 10 years old
- These activities take place in the observatory, on the terrace and under the dome - bring warm clothes in all seasons.
- Reservation and payment required, online or at the reception offices in Moutier, Saint-Imier or La Neuveville
- Guided tours in french

Access

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