Hottviller observatoire

Hottviller Observatoire is a registered astronomical observatory in the northeast of France, known to the wider astronomy community by its Minor Planet Center observatory code, 142.

About Hottviller Observatoire

The observatory appears in the international registry of astronomical observing sites maintained by the Minor Planet Center, the body that catalogues positional data for asteroids, comets and other small solar system bodies reported by observers worldwide. Beyond this registration, detailed public information about the site's history, instruments or public programme is not currently available.

Location & getting there

Hottviller Observatoire sits in France, within the wider European region. As with many smaller observing stations, it is best approached with a specific visit or event in mind rather than as a casual drop-in destination.

Visiting Hottviller Observatoire

Because we could not verify public opening hours or tour arrangements for this site, anyone hoping to visit should check for a local astronomy club or municipal listing before travelling, or search recent web results for current contact details.

See your named star from here

A star named through Star Register comes with precise celestial coordinates on its certificate, and any telescope, anywhere on Earth, can be pointed at those coordinates on a clear night. If Hottviller Observatoire hosts public sessions locally, its instruments could in principle be used to find your star. Explore our naming packages or browse the star catalogue to get started.