"Observing the sky with the naked eye: better understanding our cosmos": lecture and sky reading by Mr. Damien Gollut, President of the Société Astronomique du Valais Romand.
Date
Thursday, July 24, 2025 (alternate date in case of bad weather, Friday, July 25)
Timetable
8:30pm: Departure of the Baladeur (tourist train) from the Hôtel de Ville for the Château**.
8:45pm: Welcome drink at the Château restaurant
9:00 pm: Lecture and presentation of space photos in a room at the Château
10:00 pm: Commented observation of the sky with the naked eye on the Château esplanade
11:00 pm: End of the event
11:15pm: Return by Baladeur
As the tavern is open, those wishing to dine at the château can reserve their meal on site and then join the group for a welcome drink.
Prices and conditions
Single price: CHF 15.00
Non-refundable and non-exchangeable ticket: cancellation insurance not included. Ticket holders are responsible for taking out their own insurance.
In the event of cancellation due to adverse weather conditions, the event will be rescheduled for the following day (Friday July 25, same times). No reimbursement will be made in this case.
If the event cannot take place on the following day, the ticket will be refunded CHF 13.00, after deduction of administration costs.
Parking facilities**
You can park in the Morasses parking lot (Rue des Morasses, 1920 Martigny). The “Place Centrale” pedestrian exit leads to Rue de l’Hôtel de Ville, just a few steps from the Baladeur starting point.
** It is not possible to drive up to Château de la Bâtiaz.