"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
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025.
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
Flat rate: CHF 15.-
If the event cannot take place either, the ticket will be refunded.
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.