AstroLAB IRIS is the name of the Project and People's Observatory located in the Provincial Domain De Palingbeek in Zillebeke, Ypres, Belgium. The name of the non-profit organization developing this initiative is the Astronomische Contact Groep, abbreviated as ACG vzw. This association was founded in 1980 by a number of amateur astronomers led by Philippe Vercoutter and this as a logical continuation (adult work) on the then local Youth Association for Astronomy JVS Boötes.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

September 19, 2022

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AstroLAB IRIS is one of the six Flemish public observatories and is located in Zillebeke (Ypres), in the provincial domain of De Palingbeek. The observatory is open to the general public every Wednesday and Sunday afternoon. You can come and take a look for free and if the weather is nice, observe the sun through the telescope in the dome. In bad weather you can make an instructive journey through the universe in 3D with 3D glasses on your nose!

A number of activities and courses are also organized throughout the year.

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Patrice HAUTEKIET

April 16, 2023

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To visit at the good hours and good days to see the sky!

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1. The Bluff Memorial and Crater – Caterpillar Crater loop from Zillebeke

12.2km

03:10

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Caterpillar Crater – World War I Crater loop from Zillebeke

19.7km

05:10

140m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Provincial Domain De Palingbeek – Boardwalk Through the Forest loop from Zillebeke

7.55km

01:57

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 40 m

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Ypres, Ieper, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Ypres Ramparts and Moats

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AstroLAB IRIS Public Observatory

1. The Bluff Memorial and Crater – Caterpillar Crater loop from Zillebeke

2. Caterpillar Crater – World War I Crater loop from Zillebeke

3. Provincial Domain De Palingbeek – Boardwalk Through the Forest loop from Zillebeke

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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