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Hibiscus observatory

France · Europe
✦ -17.6341, -149.6158

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

About this observatory

Hibiscus observatory is an astronomical observatory in French Polynesia, in the South Pacific.

About Hibiscus observatory

Public documentation for this site is limited. It appears in astronomical reference databases as an observatory in French Polynesia, but we could not verify details on its founding, instruments or operator.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits in French Polynesia, a French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific known for its remote islands and dark, unpolluted skies far from major cities.

Visiting Hibiscus observatory

We were not able to confirm public opening hours or tour information for this site. If you are travelling to the area, check current details with local authorities or an astronomy society before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

French Polynesia's isolation from big-city light pollution makes it one of the better places on Earth for naked-eye stargazing. If you've named a star with Star Register, a clear Pacific night sky is an excellent place to try to find it using the coordinates on your certificate. Look up your star in the star 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 French Polynesia, in the South Pacific.
Visiting details are not publicly confirmed; check with local authorities before planning a trip.
Yes, its remote islands sit far from major light pollution sources, making for very dark night skies.
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