Astronomy

You are on holiday in Quercy. Why not enjoy the pure dark skies of the region ? Indeed, some places have been tested as the darkest places in France and in Europe. In Fumel you can have access to some of the best equipped amateur facilities to watch the stars and the planets. The Observatoire du Fumélois, run by the GAP47, a club of amateurs, is ready to welcome you every Friday, with or without a prior call.

For more information. tel : 05 53 70 82 81 or email : gap47@astrosurf.com

Program - depending on the period of the year

- the planets
- the craters and mountains of the moon
- the stars (double stars, clusters...)
- distant galaxies
- the objects of the deep sky
- (nebulaes, planetary nebulaes)

- the activity of the sun (daytime only!!!)

-naked-eye discovery of the constellations
- up-to-date initiation
- planetarium demonstration
- practical exchanges (instruments, photos...)

The observatory is open all year round.
Normal days for the visits are Fridays (from 9 p.m. till late into the night) if you come unexpectedly. You'll always find us ready to show you around the buildings and embark for a sky tour with you.

Some of us can improvise a visit in English but if you want to make sure one English-speaker is available do not hesitate to phone beforehand.

We can also organize special nights if you are a group from 8 to 15. Just make sure you contact us at least 10 days ahead.