Camille Flammarion Observatory

The observatory was established in Juvisy-sur-Orge in 1883 by the French astronomer and author Camille Flammarion. In March 2010, the structure was classified as a historical monument by the French Ministry of Culture. The observatory belongs to the Société astronomique de France.

Camille Flammarion Observatory
Alternative namesJuvisy Observatory
Named afterCamille Flammarion
OrganizationSociété astronomique de France
Observatory code285
Location32, avenue de la Cour-de-France, Juvisy-sur-Orge, near Paris, France
Coordinates48.6898°N 2.3986°E / 48.6898; 2.3986
Altitude100 m
Established1883
Telescopes
Bardou Refractor Telescope
Location of Camille Flammarion Observatory
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