Village-neuf Observatory
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Village-Neuf Observatory is a recognised astronomical site in Village-Neuf, France, near the country's border with Switzerland and Germany.
About Village-Neuf Observatory
The observatory holds an official International Astronomical Union (IAU) observatory code, 138, used to identify the source of astronomical position measurements submitted to international databases.
Location & getting there
The site sits at an elevation of 246 metres in Village-Neuf, in the Grand Est region of eastern France, close to the tri-border area shared with Switzerland and Germany.
Visiting Village-Neuf Observatory
Detailed public visiting information is not readily available; check locally or search online for current access before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
Observatories with an official IAU code like Village-Neuf exist specifically to record precise positions in the sky — the very same kind of coordinates that come with every star named through Star Register. Name a star, or browse the catalogue of named stars.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
