If you have to choose a time for your interest in what is going on above your head, do not wait: this summer, starry nights offer exceptional performance. A show that thousands of amateurs and scientists have observed all over France, during the 25th night of the stars that took place from Friday 7 to Saturday, August 8th.
Las Vergnas Olivier, president of the French Association of Astronomy, was at the heart of the action in Fleurance, in the Gers. The city organizes for 10 days the 25th edition of the international festival of astronomy . Despite overcast skies, conferences and debates were organized throughout the night.
Saturn and its satellites readily observable
“At the beginning of August, the Earth passes through a huge dust garland which forms an ellipse around the sun. And these are the residuals, comets dust shooting stars that produce “, explains Olivier Las Vergnas.
But what this summer is it exceptional for stargazing? “Everywhere in France, it is possible to observe the planet Saturn but also its satellite “. Finally, the Moon is in late night. So if the sky is clear enough and subject to move away from street lights, one can easily observe the Milky Way. To watch the shooting stars, the best time of the year are the nights from 9 to 13 August , said the astronomer.
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