Observatoire de St Jean Le Blanc (Centre, France)
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N 47° 53.480 E 001° 55.063
31T E 419097 N 5304789
(fr)Situé au coeur de Saint Jean le Blanc, l'observatoire municipal est le seul de la région.
(eng)Located in the heart of Saint Jean le Blanc , the municipal observatory is the only region.
Waymark Code: WMMWJH
Location: Centre-Val-de-Loire, France
Date Posted: 11/15/2014
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(fr)En 1984, le projet d'installation d'une coupole astronomique voit le jour. Fabriquée sur mesure par l'entreprise Robichon, elle est financée par le Conseil général du Loiret et la ville de St-Jean-le-Blanc.
Cette coupole pèse plus de 300 Kilogrammes et sera montée sur la plate-forme à plus de 15 mètres de hauteur par une grue spécialisée.
(eng)In 1984, the project to install an astronomical dome born. Custom made by the company Robichon , is funded by the General Council of Loiret and the town of St -Jean -le- Blanc.
The dome weighs more than 300 kilograms and is mounted on the platform more than 15 meters high by a special crane.
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: Yes
Is this a Club Observatory?: Yes
Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1984
Altitude (meters): Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)
If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!