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Tiki observatory

France · Europe
✦ -17.6341, -149.6158

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

About this observatory

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

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

Frequently asked questions
It is located in French Polynesia, in the South Pacific.
Detailed public visiting information isn't widely available, so it's best to check locally before planning a visit.
French Polynesia's dark South Pacific skies generally offer excellent visibility, and a named star's coordinates can be found from here or nearby.
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