Observatoire (Chinon, Centre, France)
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N 47° 10.158 E 000° 16.536
31T E 293536 N 5227579
[FR] Le dôme blanc de l'observatoire, au milieu des vignes, surplombe la vallée de la Vienne à une altitude de 105 m. [EN] The white dome of the observatory, in the middle of vineyards(vines), overhangs the valley of Vienne at height of 105m.
Waymark Code: WMJ1H3
Location: Centre-Val-de-Loire, France
Date Posted: 09/09/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member snaik
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[FR] Construit de 1988 à 1990, l'observatoire astronomique de Chinon est opérationnel depuis 1991.

[EN] Built from 1988 till 1990, the astronomical observatory of Chinon is operational since 1991.
Observatory Purpose: Research

Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

Radio Telescopes?: No

Solar Telescopes?: No

Open to the Public?: No

Is this a Club Observatory?: Yes

Public Viewing Allowed?: No

Active Observatory?: Active

Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1

Site URL: [Web Link]

Year Dedicated or Opened: 1991

Altitude (meters): 105
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