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July, the month of the Earth’s aphelion
On July 6 at 5:39 pm, the Earth is in aphelion of its rotation around the sun, that is to say at the point farthest from the Sun on its orbit.
- In the sky, the sun is at the beginning of the month in front of the constellation of Gemini. It keeps moving to place itself in front of the constellation of Cancer, in the middle of which it is at the end of july.
- Venus keeps shining above the western horizon.
In July, the Summer Triangle occupies the southeastern part of the sky at the beginning of night.
At the same time, the constellation of Scorpius passes over the southern horizon.
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Summer invites us to stargazing, come and share a direct connection with the sky !

Upon registration. Limited number of places.
july 9, 10, 16 and 17 from 9h30 to 11h30 PM
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Salle polyvalente de Montmaur
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Price: 10 €/person – Free for children under 10 – Family : degressive rate
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View of the summer stars from the heart of the camping Solaire...
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18 from 9h30 to 11h30 PM
july 24 from 9h15 to 11h15 PM
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Green space near the reception of Camping Solaire, Veynes
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Price: 10 €/person – Free for children under 10 – Family : degressive rate
All children must be accompanied by an adult - Max 3 children with an adult
Registration from the calendarÂ
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Bring warm clothes and a cup to enjoy a hot drink beneath the stars.
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