Cosmosoz Observatory
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Cosmosoz Observatory is located near Villefranche-sur-Saône, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France, not far north of Lyon.
About Cosmosoz Observatory
Public information about Cosmosoz Observatory is limited, and no confirmed details about its founding, instruments, or operating group are currently available. Its listed coordinates place it in the Villefranche-sur-Saône area, north of Lyon.
Location & getting there
The site sits in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the countryside near Villefranche-sur-Saône, an area of vineyards and farmland that offers darker skies than the nearby city of Lyon.
Visiting Cosmosoz Observatory
No official website or opening-hours information is currently available for this observatory. Search for its current status or a local astronomy club before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
At any active observatory, staff can point a telescope at the exact coordinates on your star naming certificate. Check the star catalogue to find your star's designation first.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
