Moana observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Moana observatory is listed here at coordinates in French Polynesia, in the South Pacific — though public records point to "Moana" as an open-source astrograph design and data project rather than a single named site.
About Moana observatory
The Moana Project is known for an open-source, high-performance Newtonian astrograph design built from commercially available parts, along with freely published raw astronomical datasets for other amateur astronomers to use.
Location & getting there
The coordinates on record for this entry sit in French Polynesia. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your route, and confirm any specific site locally before visiting.
Visiting Moana observatory
No public visiting hours or site details are confirmed for this entry; check locally before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
South Pacific skies are famously dark and clear, making the region a good place to look for a named star. Check its right ascension and declination in the catalogue before you head out.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.