Observatoire de Castres
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Observatoire de Castres is a listed astronomical observation site in Castres, in southern France, holding an official designation in the international registry of observatory codes.
About Observatoire de Castres
The site carries the IAU Observatory Code 124, the identifier used internationally to credit astronomical observations back to their originating station. Beyond this registration, detailed public information about its instruments, history, or operator is limited.
Location & getting there
Castres lies in the Tarn department of southern France, part of the Europe region as classified here.
Visiting Observatoire de Castres
An official website is listed for the site; check there or search locally for current opening details, as no public visiting schedule is otherwise documented.
See your named star from here
Wherever you observe from, the exact coordinates included with a Star Register naming package let any telescope be pointed at your star. Browse the star catalogue to choose one.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.