Augerolles observatory
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Augerolles observatory is an astronomical observation site in France, formally recognised with its own International Astronomical Union observatory code.
About Augerolles observatory
The observatory is listed in the IAU's registry of observation sites under code 141, marking it as an officially recognised location for astronomical measurements, though detailed public information about its instruments and history is limited.
Location & getting there
Augerolles observatory sits in the countryside of central France, a setting that, like many small French observation sites, benefits from being away from the light pollution of larger cities.
Visiting Augerolles observatory
No official visiting details are published for this site, so anyone hoping to visit should check with local astronomy associations in the region before travelling.
See your named star from here
An IAU-registered site like Augerolles works from the same sky coordinates used everywhere, so a star named through Star Register can be found from here just as easily as anywhere else. Name a star or look it up in the catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.