Les Tardieux observatory

Les Tardieux observatory is a small research station in southern France, registered with the Minor Planet Center under observatory code 133.

About Les Tardieux observatory

Les Tardieux sits at an altitude of around 55 metres and carries the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center observatory code 133, identifying it as a registered site for astrometric observations.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in southern France, close to coordinates 43.36°N, 5.09°E, at a low elevation typical of the region's countryside.

Visiting Les Tardieux observatory

No public visiting information is published for Les Tardieux. It appears to operate as a research site rather than a tourist destination, so check locally before planning a trip.

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