Comms open · 43.98°N 0.50°E

Open a comms channel.

Two frequencies, one crew. Choose the channel that fits your mission. Replies come in English or French, usually from Richard Francis directly.

Booking an evening?

What to include in your transmission.

Evenings are planned around the Moon and the forecast, so a few details up front help us find the clearest night of your stay. No bookings two days either side of a full moon.

  1. 01 Dates you're in the Gers, and any flexibility
  2. 02 How many in your crew (up to 4 for a stargazing evening)
  3. 03 Where you're staying, so we can plan travel
  4. 04 Stargazing or astrophotography, and your experience level
Le Bourdieu Observatory with its roll-off roof open and telescopes on their mounts

Ground station

Le Bourdieu Observatory

43.98°N 0.50°E

770 Bourdieu du Haut, VC18, route de Blaziert 32480 La Romieu, Gers, France