Astronomy Réunion

It is the only observatory in the Indian Ocean and French overseas departments and territories. It is better to go there early to be sure to get the sun and it is better to book because it is an association, run by volunteers. The place has several rooms including a planetarium, an exhibition area, a room with traditional instruments of star observation, etc.. Ask about the dates of the observation evenings and book well in advance: night outings are in great demand. Bring a vest, even in summer, as it can be cold.

Discover the stars and planets with Bruno Payet. This enthusiast organizes evenings on the theme of astronomy where he provides you with binoculars, glasses and telescopes to observe the wonders of the astral sky, from the heights of Les Makes. On the program of this evening with your head in the stars: constellation spotting, observations of Jupiter, the Moon or the deep sky. Bruno is not stingy with his explanations and his passion quickly becomes contagious! Take something to cover yourself with, it is not warm at night in the highlands.