Ottmarsheim Observatory
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Ottmarsheim Observatory is a small astronomical observatory in Ottmarsheim, France, registered with the Minor Planet Center as part of an international network of astrometric observers.
About Ottmarsheim Observatory
The observatory contributes astrometric measurements to the wider community of asteroid and minor-planet observers. Between December 2002 and April 2003 it carried out CCD observations of the binary asteroid 90 Antiope, work that fed into published research on the object.
Location & getting there
Ottmarsheim Observatory is located in Europe, in eastern France near the Franco-German-Swiss border region. Because it is a working observation site rather than a large public facility, visitors should not expect regular tourist infrastructure.
Visiting Ottmarsheim Observatory
No public opening hours or ticketing information is available for Ottmarsheim Observatory. If you are hoping to visit, search for current contact details online or through local astronomy clubs before making the trip.
See your named star from here
Ottmarsheim Observatory's work observing precise sky coordinates is a reminder that any point in the night sky, including the coordinates of a star named through Star Register, can be located with the right instrument. Name a star and find its position in our catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
