Do you live in Hauts-de-Seine and want to take part in the Fête de la Science in your département, from October 4 to 14, 2024? It's possible! And with good reason, many establishments are taking part in this cultural event, inviting you, in any case in participating towns, to learn more about science and its many fields, through numerous activities and events for the whole family.
Whether you're interested in physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, geology,anthropology or paleontology, there's something for everyone! And, as every year, the Fête de la Science is an opportunity not only to inspire young people to take up science, but also and above all to raise their awareness of the sciences and the tools that enable us to improve our impact on the environment.
Meudon, Courbevoie, Nanterre, Rueil-Malmaison... All these towns are also taking part in the event, with conferences, tours, festivals and escape games! It's a great opportunity to get out on the town with the kids, free of charge, and learn all about science and its applications. All that's left to do is make your selection, folks!
Fête de la Science 2024 in Paris and Ile-de-France, free events to discover
The Fête des Sciences returns from October 4 to 14, 2024 for its 33rd edition! What's it all about? A week dedicated to scientific culture, with numerous free events all over France. Experiments, shows, open houses, visits and a host of workshops, open to all and adapted to children, await you in the four corners of Paris and the Île-de-France region! [Read more]
Fête de la Science 2024 at Paris Observatory: astronomy on the Meudon campus (92)
From October 4 to 14, the Fête de la Science will be raising public awareness of the work of researchers through activities, debates, screenings, exhibitions... This year, the Observatoire de Paris - PSL is taking part, offering an exclusive tour of the Meudon campus on the theme of the solar system. [Read more]
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A CINEMA, ART AND SCIENCE FESTIVAL dedicated to the challenges and solutions of sustainable development, the Atmosphères Festival has been questioning tomorrow's world through cinema, art and science for 13 years.
ENTIRELY FREE OF CHARGE, the festival welcomes a wide cross-generational audience, with between 15 and 20,000 people and 3,000 schoolchildren attending each edition.
OUR VISION? To put culture and science at the service of ecological and social transition.
OUR PROMISE? A multi-disciplinary program accessible to all, inspiring, entertaining and based on solid scientific foundations.
ITS AMBITION? To prepare the future of the next generations by sharing knowledge, emotions, experiences and solutions, while preserving the dream that drives reality.
CNRS Meudon Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Get away from it all in an astronomical environment on the heights of Meudon, and enjoy a variety of free activities designed by astronomers, for enthusiasts and families alike.
In search of water in the Universe
Water is everywhere on Earth, but it is also present in various forms throughout the Solar System. On the Moon and Mercury, it is found as ice in polar craters. Even on Venus, where the surface temperature is several hundred degrees Celsius, there are traces of water vapor in the atmosphere. Mars, on the other hand, has atmospheric water vapour, as well as two polar ice caps and underground reserves of water ice. In the distant past, we know that liquid water even flowed on its surface, with an ocean that has now disappeared, probably comparable in size to the Atlantic! Comets, Pluto and the satellites of giant planets are mainly composed of ice. And of these, only five have oceans beneath their icy surfaces: Europa and Ganymede, moons of Jupiter, and Enceladus and Titan, moons of Saturn. The last known to date is Mimas, a satellite of Saturn, whose existence was revealed in 2024 by... a scientific team from Paris Observatory - PSL!
In short, whether you're into surfing or scuba diving, there's something for everyone in the Solar System!
And, of course, the big question is: since water is so present, what about life on all these celestial objects? Does liquid water necessarily mean bacteria, plankton and white whales?
On the "Solar System on a Scale" walking tour of the Meudon campus, researchers from Observatoire de Paris - PSL will be presenting the latest discoveries on water in the Universe to school classes and the general public, in a fun and enthusiastic way, as well as the methods and instruments used for this purpose!
So get ready to take the plunge: it's time to take the plunge!
Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11 are reserved for school classes booked in advance by teachers.
Saturday 12th is open to all, with a free booking required, at the following link: https: //www.billetweb.fr/bienvenue-en-astronomie-2024 (ticketing will be activated in September)
All tours include a visit to an observation instrument and educational workshops, led by our scientists. Three departures: 12pm, 2pm or 4pm. Duration: 1h30
The different itineraries are identified on the booking site. It will not be possible to make changes once a reservation has been made. You will be assigned a group number that cannot be changed.
Please note that it will not be possible to visit everything, nor to take part in all workshops.
Most of our activities are accessible to people with reduced mobility, but not all. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Any delay will prevent you from taking part in your visit. Please allow plenty of time for your arrival.
Happy Fête de la Science, folks!
Dates and Opening Time
From October 4, 2024 to October 14, 2024
Prices
Free
Official website
www.fetedelascience.fr
Fête de la Science 2024 in Paris and Ile-de-France, free events to discover
