observatory of Saint-Pardon-de-Conques
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The observatory of Saint-Pardon-de-Conques sits on Rue des Roberts in the small commune of Saint-Pardon-de-Conques, in the Gironde department of southwestern France.
About the observatory
This is a working optical observatory rather than a visitor centre, located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region near Bordeaux. It has contributed to the wider astronomical community's observation efforts, including monitoring related to the small asteroid 2023 CX1, which was tracked shortly before it harmlessly entered the atmosphere near Normandy in February 2023.
Location & getting there
The observatory is set on Rue des Roberts in Saint-Pardon-de-Conques, a rural commune in the Gironde, within the vineyard country of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Use the map and directions above to plan your visit.
Visiting
Public visiting details for this observatory aren't currently confirmed, so check locally in Saint-Pardon-de-Conques or with regional astronomy clubs before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
Observers tracking fast-moving objects like asteroids also work with precise sky coordinates, the same kind that pin down exactly where a named star sits. Name a star and find its position in the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
