Observatory of Geneva, Astronomical observatory in Versoix, Switzerland.
The Geneva Observatory operates across multiple locations in Versoix, including the main research facility at Sauverny and the data processing center at Ecogia.
Founded in 1772, the observatory gained worldwide recognition when its scientists discovered the first exoplanet orbiting a main-sequence star in 1995.
The facility maintains strong connections with Swiss academic institutions, functioning as the primary center for astrophysics research in French-speaking Switzerland.
The observatory conducts public tours at the Sauverny site, where visitors can learn about astronomical research and observe scientific equipment.
The institution manages specialized telescopes in multiple countries, including a 1.2-meter telescope in Chile and observation equipment in the Canary Islands.
Location: Versoix
Inception: 1772
Official opening: 1967
Elevation above the sea: 472 m
Website: http://unige.ch/sciences/astro
GPS coordinates: 46.30798,6.13580
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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