Mont-Chiran observatory
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Astronomy at the Mont-Chiran, Verdon

moonset over mont Chiran, Verdon

Former CNRS observatory (The atmosphere of Mont-Chiran is of a more and more rare quality),
it is now open to everyone who might be curious about things happening in the sky.
The refuge is also open to mountain hikers who need a rest during their route.

With the help of an astronomer take time to stay a complete night to observe the moon, the planets, the stars and the galaxies.

observatory dome of mont-chiran

Characteristics of the telescope

  • Diameter=305 mm,
  • focal lenght=approximately 1,50 m,
  • Opening (report(relationship) f/d) = approximately equal to 5,

which make a telescope rather "open", and thus more specialized for the objects of the deep sky (nebulas, galaxies).