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Augerolles observatory

France · Europe
✦ 45.7492, 3.6166

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About this observatory

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

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
It is located in France; the exact site carries International Astronomical Union observation code 141.
Yes, it is listed in the IAU's registry of observatory codes, code 141.
No public visiting details are published; check with local French astronomy associations for current access.
Location
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