Vaison-la-Romaine
2026 Nights of the Stars at the Astronomical Observatory
From Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August 2026 between 10 am and 1 am.
Event in Vaison-la-Romaine :
Come join us for the biggest astronomy festival in France. Open to everyone, young and old!
ON THE PROGRAM:
AUGUST 7:
-From 10:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.: 8 special “2026 Eclipse” planetarium shows at the observatory (45 minutes each, 25 people per show). Registration required (limited space)
-From 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Solar observations using instruments, activities related to the eclipse and our star. Free admission!
-From 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.: Sky observation using instruments and explanations by observatory members. Free admission!
AUGUST 8:
-From 10:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.: 8 special “2026 Eclipse” planetarium sessions at the observatory (45 minutes per session, 25 people per session). Registration required (limited spaces)
-From 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM: Solar observations using instruments, activities about the eclipse and our star. Free admission!
-From 8:00 PM to 9:45 PM: Concert featuring original compositions by the ZIKAHI Duo (Afro, Pop, World). Piano, guitar, vocals, and percussion. Free admission!
-From 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.: Sky observation using instruments and explanations by observatory staff. Free admission!
AUGUST 9:
-From 10:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.: 8 special “2026 Eclipse” planetarium sessions at the observatory (45 minutes per session, 25 people per session). Registration required (limited seating)
-From 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM: Solar observations using instruments, activities related to the eclipse and our star. Free admission!
-From 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM: Sky observation using instruments and explanations provided by observatory members. Free admission!
* Since sky observations are subject to weather conditions, the daytime solar observation activities and the evening event may be canceled on the day of the event.
AUGUST 7:
-From 10:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.: 8 special “2026 Eclipse” planetarium shows at the observatory (45 minutes each, 25 people per show). Registration required (limited space)
-From 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Solar observations using instruments, activities related to the eclipse and our star. Free admission!
-From 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.: Sky observation using instruments and explanations by observatory members. Free admission!
AUGUST 8:
-From 10:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.: 8 special “2026 Eclipse” planetarium sessions at the observatory (45 minutes per session, 25 people per session). Registration required (limited spaces)
-From 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM: Solar observations using instruments, activities about the eclipse and our star. Free admission!
-From 8:00 PM to 9:45 PM: Concert featuring original compositions by the ZIKAHI Duo (Afro, Pop, World). Piano, guitar, vocals, and percussion. Free admission!
-From 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.: Sky observation using instruments and explanations by observatory staff. Free admission!
AUGUST 9:
-From 10:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.: 8 special “2026 Eclipse” planetarium sessions at the observatory (45 minutes per session, 25 people per session). Registration required (limited seating)
-From 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM: Solar observations using instruments, activities related to the eclipse and our star. Free admission!
-From 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM: Sky observation using instruments and explanations provided by observatory members. Free admission!
* Since sky observations are subject to weather conditions, the daytime solar observation activities and the evening event may be canceled on the day of the event.
Dates and times
From Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August 2026 between 10 am and 1 am.
Languages spoken
- French
Prices
Full price: 10 € (for the planetarium show).
Free entry for children under 7.
Activities other than planetarium shows are free!.
Contact
Observatoire de VaisonDépartementale 51, près du Centre Equestre au Palis
84110 Vaison-la-Romaine
Mobile :
View number
07 88 37 08 75
Website : https://observatoiredevaison.fr/event/nuits-des-etoiles-2026-a-lobservatoire/
Website : https://observatoiredevaison.fr/event/nuits-des-etoiles-2026-a-lobservatoire/
Coordinates
Longitude : 5.045872Latitude : 44.261525
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