29PREMOTE Observatory

29PREMOTE Observatory is a compact astronomical facility near Banon, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of southeastern France.

About 29PREMOTE Observatory

The observatory is registered with the Minor Planet Center under observatory code L27, which means its astrometric observations are logged and can be cross-checked against data from other observatories tracking asteroids, comets and other minor bodies.

Location & getting there

29PREMOTE sits in a rural stretch of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the same department that is home to the well-known Haute-Provence Observatory, prized for generations by astronomers for its clear, dark skies away from major city lights. The surrounding hills and low light pollution make the wider Banon area a favourite for stargazing.

Visiting 29PREMOTE Observatory

Details on public access are limited, and the facility appears to function primarily as a remotely operated observing station rather than a visitor site. If you are travelling to the area, it's worth checking locally or searching online for current opening arrangements before making a special trip.

See your named star from here

The clear Provençal skies around Banon are exactly the kind of setting where a dedicated star becomes easy to find. If you've named a star with Star Register, you can look up its precise coordinates in the star catalogue and share them with any local astronomy club or observatory with a telescope capable of reaching it.