Jura Observatory
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Jura Observatory sits near Vicques in the Canton of Jura, Switzerland, owned and operated by the Jura Astronomy Society for its members and the public.
About Jura Observatory
Known in French as the Observatoire astronomique jurassien, the site was built between 1993 and 1998 by the Société Jurassienne d'Astronomie (Jura Astronomy Society) and carries the IAU observatory code 185.
History
On 28 August 2008, Jura Observatory member Michel Ory discovered the periodic comet P/2008 Q2 (Ory) using the observatory's 24-inch f/3.9 reflector, a find that later earned him the Edgar Wilson Award for amateur comet discovery.
Telescopes & research
The observatory's main comet-hunting instrument is its 24-inch f/3.9 reflector telescope, used by members of the Jura Astronomy Society for observation and discovery work.
Location & getting there
Jura Observatory stands at an elevation of 505 metres near Vicques, in the Canton of Jura in northwestern Switzerland.
See your named star from here
An observatory with a genuine comet discovery to its name is a fitting place to think about the night sky in more personal terms. If you've named a star with Star Register, its coordinates in our catalogue can guide you toward it on a clear Jura night.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
