
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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| Location View map | St-Luc Observatoire François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatoire François-Xavier Bagnoud 3961 St-Luc | |
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| Contact | +41 79 953 60 15 info@ofxb.ch www.ofxb.ch |