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.
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