Tiki observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Tiki observatory is an astronomical observatory located in French Polynesia, part of France's Pacific territories.
About Tiki observatory
Detailed public information about this facility's history and instruments is limited, though its coordinates have been recorded for astronomers in the region.
Location & getting there
The observatory's location in French Polynesia places it under some of the clearest, darkest skies in the South Pacific, far from major sources of light pollution.
Visiting Tiki observatory
As detailed visiting information isn't publicly available for this site, it's worth checking locally or searching online before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
The South Pacific's dark skies make this a wonderful part of the world to search for a named star using its exact coordinates. Name a star of your own, or browse the star catalogue and our observatory finder.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.