The Astrorama, managed by the association Parsec, is dedicated to scientific mediation in the fields of astronomy and Space: observation evenings and introduction to astronomy, courses, school groups and leisure centres, birthdays, advice and sale of telescopes...
Parsec is an association of scientific mediation in the fields of Astronomy and Space. It manages a place dedicated to scientific animation Astrorama de la Trinité, where it organises introductory evenings to astronomy as well as courses and activities for school groups, leisure centres and adult groups. school groups, leisure centres and adult groups. The Astrorama can also be privatised for birthdays and festivities organised by works councils, associations or groups of friends, with a programme of activities adapted to each type of
public.
On the programme:
planetarium sessions, observation of the stars with instruments (Sun, Moon, Planets...), discovery of the constellations and associated legends, presentation of the solar system, water rocket launches, etc.
The activities can also be presented outside the Astrorama, in schools, public events, village festivals, companies.
The association, a Medas dealer, also offers help with the purchase of observation equipment: advice, ordering, handling.
Introductory astronomy evenings in principle :
- every Saturday from January to May and from October to December
- Fridays and Saturdays in June and September
- every evening from Tuesday to Saturday in July and August
Introductory astronomy courses for children during each school holiday period.
Groups welcome by reservation.
Included with the French Riviera Pass
Close to Nice, on a belvedere between sea and mountain, the Astorama gives visitors the opportunity to learn about astronomy by attending scientific mediation and discovering the sky through binoculars and telescopes. From 6 years. Register on the website
Furniture
- Car park
- Film room
- Free car park
- Toilets
Services
- Available for private hire
- Coach access
Adapted tourism
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Pricing
Different for different activities. Some examples:
Open Skies" evenings: 11 € / 9 € reduced rate
Evenings " Spectacles aux Etoiles " : 14 € / 11 € reduced rate
Birthdays: 190 € (25 people max)
School activities at the Astrorama (1 class / 2 hours): 170 € (25 people max)
Privatised open sky (50 people max): 500 €.
Introductory astronomy course for 8-14 year olds (3 days): 120 € / child.
Accepted payment methods
- Credit card payment
- Bank checks
- Holiday vouchers
- Cash
- Bank transfer
- Pass' Region
Opening periods
From 04/01 to 23/12, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 5 pm.
Telephone answering service:
Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm
Evenings: see programme
Group visits: by reservation.