François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory
Saint-Luc - Observe the sun and scan the immensity of space, learn about telescopes and find the constellations – there is so much to do at the François-Xavier Bagnoud observatory, summer and winter. Space at your fingertips!
online bookings
- Astronomical evenings at the François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory (Tignousa) here
- Digital planetarium in the village of St-Luc here
- Sun observation in Tignousa here
Useful documents
The Observatory opens its doors to the public, summer and winter, at specific times for the following activities:
Astronomical evenings
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Dates / times : |
Dates and times can be seen on the website of the OFXB |
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Meeting point : |
At the funicular |
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Duration of visit : |
Between 1½ and 2 hours |
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Bookings : |
Anniviers Tourisme - St-Luc office - +41(0)27 476 17 10 |
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Prices : |
*Travel on the funicular system is included in the price (price excluding travel is CHF 20) Important information concerning online booking and payment: payment for an Astronomy Evening booked online must be made by credit card at the time of booking (full details are given in the General Terms and Conditions on the OFXB website) |
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Observation of the sun
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Dates / times : |
Dates and times can be seen on the website of the OFXB |
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Meeting point : |
At the Observatory |
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Duration of visit : |
Around 45 min |
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Bookings : |
Not required |
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In bad weather : |
A talk about the sun |
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The Planetarium
The Planetarium is a new-generation digital optical system that allows images or films to be projected onto a hemispherical screen (for instance, a dynamic simulation of a starry sky, or a film explaining how eclipses happen). It can be used to illustrate any astronomical subject, for customised sessions that use spectacular full-dome projection.
The Planetarium is situated on the Route du Vieux Village, in an old 19th-century granary called "Stellarium". It is easily recognisable by its special window shaped like a crescent moon, on the side of the building that faces the road.
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Dates / times : |
Dates and times can be seen on the website of the OFXB |
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Meeting point : |
At the Planetarium, on the Route du Vieux Village 60-minute session |
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Duration of visit : |
60 minutes |
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Bookings : |
Anniviers Tourisme - Bureau de St-Luc - +41(0)27 476 17 10 |
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Prices : |
CHF 10.- |
Opening times
Dates and times are available on the OFXB website.
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