Collonges observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Collonges observatory sits in the Haute-Savoie region of south-eastern France, close to the Swiss border, where it contributes to international asteroid research.
About Collonges observatory
The observatory holds the Minor Planet Center observatory code 179 and operates as a private or independent observational facility. Its asteroid observations have contributed to peer-reviewed research, including work published in Astronomy & Astrophysics.
Location & getting there
It is located in Collonges, in the Haute-Savoie department of south-eastern France, near the Swiss border.
Visiting
No public visiting information is available for this facility; it appears to operate primarily as a research site rather than a public attraction.
See your named star from here
Collonges' asteroid observers track precise celestial coordinates every clear night. If you've named a star, you can find its exact position any time in our star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
