Maisons Laffitte observatory
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Maisons Laffitte observatory is a registered astronomical observation station in Maisons-Laffitte, in the Yvelines department just outside Paris.
About Maisons Laffitte observatory
The observatory is listed under the astronomical observation station code 150, based in the town of Maisons-Laffitte. Registration under a station code generally indicates an amateur or semi-professional site recognised for contributing observations to wider astronomical records.
Location & getting there
Maisons-Laffitte lies in the Yvelines department of the Ile-de-France region, within easy reach of Paris - a well-connected suburban setting rather than a remote dark-sky site.
Visiting Maisons Laffitte observatory
Detailed public visiting information for this site isn't widely published, so it's worth checking with local astronomy groups in the Ile-de-France region before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
A star's coordinates stay the same no matter where you view it from - so a site like Maisons Laffitte observatory could, with the right equipment, be used to find a star you've named with Star Register. See its position in the catalogue, complete with the certificate that records it.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
