Astro Verdon

Purpose of the association

To bring together people with an interest in practical or theoretical astronomy, and in the development of this science and all those related to astronomy; to present, promote, popularise and develop knowledge and practice of astronomy by: organising events for the general public in the field of astronomy; organising courses, training sessions, meetings and sky observations both by day and by night; supporting schools and holiday camps, and their teachers – primarily in the Var and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence regions – to introduce young people to astronomy and raise their awareness of the subject; organising private evenings at the request of individuals, businesses, local authorities, associations or other organisations; protecting the natural night-time heritage of the Verdon Nature Park by safeguarding its sky and raising awareness amongst its residents, local authorities and businesses regarding the protection of nocturnal biodiversity and the prevention of light pollution; the creation or takeover of an astronomical observatory in the Verdon Natural Park, accessible to members of the association, schoolchildren and the general public

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