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soirée astronomique ofxb

OFXB's 31st anniversary celebration

St-Luc

OFXB is getting all dressed up - a big astronomy party this summer in St-Luc!

Monday, July 20
Exceptional lecture by Thomas Dolivo "The Apollo Missions", 5:00 p.m., Tignousa
A few days before the official opening of the festival, a special lecture pays tribute to one of humanity’s greatest achievements. On July 20, 1969, at 9:17 p.m. (Swiss time), the Lunar Module Eagle of the Apollo XI mission lands on the Moon.
Neil Armstrong announces: “Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.”

Thursday, July 23

- Theatre: Apéro at the multipurpose hall at 6:00 p.m., followed by the dinner-show "The Return of the Very Old Lady" by the Compagnons de la Navizence, directed by Cédric Jossen

Friday, July 24

- Lecture at 4:00 p.m. at Tignousa (speakers to be announced)
- Theatre: Apéro at the multipurpose hall at 6:00 p.m., followed by the dinner-show "The Return of the Very Old Lady" by the Compagnons de la Navizence, directed by Cédric Jossen

Saturday, July 25

- Official ceremony at Tignousa: in the presence of authorities, partners and guests, with unveiling of the commemorative plaque
- Traditional performances (Alphorn, fifes and drums) and convivial raclette at Tignousa, open to the public

Sunday, July 26

- Theatre: Apéro at the multipurpose hall at 11:30 a.m., followed by the dinner-show "The Return of the Very Old Lady" by the Compagnons de la Navizence, directed by Cédric Jossen
- Lecture at 5:00 p.m. at Tignousa (speakers to be announced)

Wednesday, July 29

- Lecture by Sylvia Ekström at 5:00 p.m., Tignousa

Thursday, July 30

- Theatre: Apéro at the multipurpose hall at 6:00 p.m., followed by the dinner-show "The Return of the Very Old Lady" by the Compagnons de la Navizence, directed by Cédric Jossen

Friday, July 31

- Lecture at 5:00 p.m. at Tignousa (speakers to be announced)
- Theatre: Apéro at the multipurpose hall at 6:00 p.m., followed by the dinner-show "The Return of the Very Old Lady" by the Compagnons de la Navizence, directed by Cédric Jossen

Saturday, August 1

- National Day and artisan market in St-Luc

Sunday, August 2

- Theatre: Apéro at the multipurpose hall at 11:30 a.m., followed by the dinner-show "The Return of the Very Old Lady" by the Compagnons de la Navizence, directed by Cédric Jossen
- Lecture at 5:00 p.m. at Tignousa (speakers to be announced)

Throughout the festival: Photography Exhibition at the Galerie du Raccard

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Observatoire François-Xavier Bagnoud
Observatoire François-Xavier Bagnoud
3961 St-Luc
Contact +41 79 953 60 15
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