Gieres observatory
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Gières observatory is located in Gières, a commune in the Isère department of southeastern France, near Grenoble.
About Gières observatory
Gières observatory is an astronomical site in Gières, a small commune in the Isère department of southeastern France. Public information about its founding, operators, and instruments is limited.
Location & getting there
Gières sits in the Isère department, close to Grenoble, in a region framed by the French Alps. The surrounding mountain landscape offers dark, elevated skies typical of the area.
Visiting Gières observatory
No public visiting hours or tour details have been published for this site. If you're in the Grenoble area, check with local astronomy clubs or the commune of Gières before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
From Gières, near Grenoble in the French Alps, any telescope can be pointed to a named star's coordinates. Name a star or browse the catalogue to see stars already named through Star Register.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
