Astronomy activity

• Located at the foot of Mont Mégantic, ASTROLab is a centre of astronomy activities with a multimedia room and an outdoor observation area. During evenings at ASTROLab, astronomy and the starry sky are featured attractions. The activities described below are offered in French only.

Program

• The evening events are adapted to the meteorological and astronomic conditions
• First part
• Exoplanètes : en quête de mondes habitables (in French). Are there other planets like Earth in the Universe? It's a millennia old question. We now estimate that there are several billion planets in our galaxy. Our vision of the cosmos has been transformed. But have we truly discovered planets similar to Earth, as the headlines flashing across our screens suggest? Explore the mysterious world of exoplanets and join us on this grand quest for a world resembling our own old question. We now estimate that there are several billion planets in our galaxy. Our vision of the cosmos has been transformed. But have we truly discovered planets. Activities are conducted in French only.
• Second part
• If the sky is clear: stargazing outside.
• If the sky is overcast, presentation (in French) of the latest astronomical news in the multimedia room.

Procedure

• The activity can be offered at the beginning of the evening and at the end of the evening. Approximate length: 2 h 30 (add 30 minutes if the sky is clear).

Don't forget

• Warm clothing (coat, toque, gloves).

Rates

Taxes and park entry fee not included. Holders of an Annual Québec National Parks Card benefit from a 15% discount on the purchase of a ticket for an astronomy activity.