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Merignac observatory

France · Europe
✦ 44.8447, -0.6564

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About this observatory

Mérignac Observatory is associated with a location in the Gironde region near Bordeaux, France, an area with a long-standing local astronomy community.

About Mérignac Observatory

Detailed, verified public information about a formal observatory facility at this site is limited. The Gironde area around Bordeaux is home to established astronomy interests, including university-linked astronomical collections, but specifics about this particular site's history and equipment are not well documented.

Location & getting there

The site is located in Mérignac, in the Gironde department near Bordeaux, in southwest France.

Visiting Mérignac Observatory

Given the limited public information available, checking with local Bordeaux-area astronomy clubs or tourism resources before planning a visit is recommended.

See your named star from here

Wherever you observe from around Bordeaux, a star named through Star Register keeps the same fixed coordinates in the sky. Look up your star's position in the catalogue to know exactly where to find it.

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 associated with Mérignac, in the Gironde department near Bordeaux, in southwest France.
Detailed, verified visiting information is not readily available; checking with local Bordeaux astronomy clubs is recommended.
Yes - a star named through Star Register has fixed coordinates you can look up in the catalogue and use from any dark-sky spot in the region.
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