Observatoire de Saint-Véran, Astronomical observatory in Saint-Véran, France.
The observatory stands at 9,610 feet (2,930 meters) in altitude and contains a 24-inch (62-centimeter) Cassegrain telescope for deep space observations and research purposes.
Founded by CNRS in 1974, the observatory went through a period of inactivity between 1982 and 1989 before transitioning to AstroQueyras management and resuming operations.
Scientists and amateur astronomers gather annually at the facility to collaborate on research projects and share astronomical discoveries.
The observatory accommodates eight visitors per night and requires advance reservations several months before the intended observation session.
Researchers at this location discovered asteroid 48159 Saint-Véran on April 16, 2001, marking the first major astronomical finding since the facility reopened under new management.
Location: Saint-Véran
Elevation above the sea: 2,930 m
Address: Pic de Château Renard, 05350 Saint-Véran, France 05350 Saint-Véran
Phone: +33492467618
Website: http://astroqueyras.com
GPS coordinates: 44.69794,6.90670
Latest update: December 1, 2025 13:30
Église Saint-Véran
3.1 km
Pic de Château Renard
94 m
Drinking fountain, fountain
3 km
Cimetière de Saint-Véran
3.1 km
Maison avec cadran solaire de Zarbula
3.4 km
Pointe des Sagnes Longues
3.4 km
Temple de l'église protestante unie de France de Saint-Véran
2.9 km
Le Queyron
2.7 km
Maison du soleil de Saint-Véran
2.8 km
Scenic viewpoint
914 m
Ancienne carrière de marbre
2.5 km
Lieu de Mémoire
2.1 km
Wayside shrine
2.5 km
Oratoire Ste-Luce
2.5 km
Wayside cross
3.1 km
Commemorative plaque, memorial
2.2 km
Saint Michel
3.1 km
Oratoire Saint-Antoine
2.3 km
Catholic church building, wayside cross
3.2 km
Croix de mission
2.8 km
Catholic church building, wayside cross
3.3 km
Catholic church building, wayside cross
3.3 km
Wayside cross, Catholic church building
3.3 km
Catholic church building, wayside cross
3.3 km
Catholic church building, wayside cross
3.3 km
Catholic church building, wayside cross, tourist attraction
3.4 km
Catholic church building, wayside cross
3.3 km
Wayside cross, Catholic church building
3.3 kmReviews
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