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Moana observatory

France · Europe
✦ -17.6342, -149.6162

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

About this observatory

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

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
The coordinates on record place it in French Polynesia, in the South Pacific.
It's known publicly as an open-source astrograph telescope design and a source of freely published astronomical datasets, rather than a single confirmed public observatory site.
No public visiting details are confirmed for this entry; check locally before planning a trip.
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