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Pôle des Etoiles

Le Pôle des Etoiles is a complex assembling one of the most important radio astronomy observatories in the world and an interpretation centre – an interface between the public and the scientific equipment in operation.
Descriptif patrimoine :
Le Pôle des Etoiles is a space of more than 1,000m2 dedicated to astronomy and the Universe, a mix between science and leisure. It is located just next to the radio astronomy station in Nançay (which is linked to the Paris Observatory). Created in 1953 on a 150-hectare site, with a concept unique in Europe, it has a copy of the largest eyes in the world, allowing observation of the universe up to 600 million light years away!
After a short while under the dome of the planetarium for a real journey through the stars, guided by a scientific mediator, the public is invited to discover the exterior of the large radio telescope and the radioheliograph. Finally, temporary exhibitions enable different ways of handling and making observations, for learning while having fun.
Descriptif patrimoine centre :
Le Pôle des Etoiles is a space of more than 1,000m2 dedicated to astronomy and the Universe, a mix between science and leisure. It is located just next to the radio astronomy station in Nançay (which is linked to the Paris Observatory). Created in 1953 on a 150-hectare site, with a concept unique in Europe, it has a copy of the largest eyes in the world, allowing observation of the universe up to 600 million light years away!
After a short while under the dome of the planetarium for a real journey through the stars, guided by a scientific mediator, the public is invited to discover the exterior of the large radio telescope and the radioheliograph. Finally, temporary exhibitions enable different ways of handling and making observations, for learning while having fun.
Descriptif patrimoine site :
Le Pôle des Etoiles is a space of more than 1,000m2 dedicated to astronomy and the Universe, a mix between science and leisure. It is located just next to the radio astronomy station in Nançay (which is linked to the Paris Observatory). Created in 1953 on a 150-hectare site, with a concept unique in Europe, it has a copy of the largest eyes in the world, allowing observation of the universe up to 600 million light years away!
After a short while under the dome of the planetarium for a real journey through the stars, guided by a scientific mediator, the public is invited to discover the exterior of the large radio telescope and the radioheliograph. Finally, temporary exhibitions enable different ways of handling and making observations, for learning while having fun.
We speak : French, English

Visit

Average length of individual visit : 02:00 min.

customers

Adapté à : Families

opening

Horaires d'ouverture du 03 February 2024 au 30 June 2025
LundiOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
MardiOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
MercrediOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
JeudiOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
VendrediOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
SamediOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
DimancheOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
Horaires d'ouverture du 01 July au 31 August 2024
LundiOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h30
MardiOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h30
MercrediOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h30
JeudiOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h30
VendrediOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h30
SamediOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h30
DimancheOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h30
Horaires d'ouverture du 01 September 2024 au 05 January 2025
LundiOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
MardiOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
MercrediOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
JeudiOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
VendrediOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
SamediOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30
DimancheOuvert de 09h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 17h30

price

TarifsMin.Max.
Full adult price
7 €
Discount rate
5 €

Payment options

  • Debit cards
  • Cheques
  • Holiday vouchers
  • Cash
  • Money transfer

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services

equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Shop
  • Hall hire
  • Parking
  • Fully equipped meeting room

accessibility

  • Mental handicap
  • Motor handicap

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Adress

Route de Souesmes
18330 NANCAY
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