Blauvac observatory
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Blauvac observatory is listed as an astronomical site in Vaucluse, in southeastern France.
About Blauvac observatory
Public information specifically confirming an observatory at Blauvac is limited. Blauvac itself is a historic hilltop village in the Vaucluse département, part of Provence, a region well known for astronomy that is also home to the Haute-Provence Observatory near Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire.
Location
Blauvac observatory sits in Vaucluse, in the Provence region of southeastern France, an area known for clear, dark skies that have long attracted astronomers.
Visiting Blauvac observatory
No confirmed public visiting hours or access details are available for this specific site. Check locally or search online before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
Provence's skies have hosted astronomers for generations, and a star named through Star Register comes with the coordinates needed to find it from anywhere with a telescope. Name a star or browse the catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.