“This is practical for starry evenings like this evening because it is compact, not too big and can be separated into three parts,” explains the experienced observer on site. .
François Boucher has had astronomy in his blood for a long time. The enthusiast actively participates in the activities of the Charlevoix Astronomy Club
“That’s five telescopes that I’ve had in the last two years,” he explains with a laugh.
He is one of the fans who gathered at La Malbaie Havre Park last night. This summer event, founded by Hugues Lacombe, makes it possible, among other things, to educate the curious about this fascinating science.
“It’s about bringing together people who are interested in the universe in which we live,” explains the president of the Charlevoix Astronomy Club.
“We are from Longueuil and I was looking online for activities that could take place in the sector. I discovered starry evenings,” says a novice astronomer.
The only problem… there were only a few parties this summer.
“In fact, it was a pretty miserable summer,” Mr. Lacombe said.
The club president had rarely seen so many bad conditions in 65 years of observation. Clouds and forest fires spoiled the game.
“Fortunately the smoke is not always present. “There has been almost no smoke for some time now,” notes the expert.
Even yesterday the humidity bothered them this time. But the beauty of the starry sky still amazed the apprentices present.
“We learned things that fascinated us, so he knows how to do it,” one man reacts.
“We will see the moon rising over the river a little later, it is always a very beautiful spectacle,” mentions Hugues Lacombe.
In addition, there are more and more fans in the region.
“Our club’s Facebook page is very popular, I’m even a little surprised at the success of the page,” emphasizes the pensioner.
In addition, the observatory planned for Baie-Saint-Paul is going well. It is expected to be inaugurated in the coming weeks.