See more ideas about astronomy, astronomical observatory and. A hundred years of science at the pic du midi observatory. In occitania, the pic du midi reinvents itself and experiences an. In france, the pic du midi project to boost tourism, with all of its. Full hd timelapse taken on august 78 2012 with pentax k5 and sigma 4. Three nights at pic du midi perched more than 9,400 feet above sea level, this french observatory offers some of the finest viewing on earth. The construction of the observatory started in 1870, with the first buildings being completed. Jupiter observed with the 1 meter telescope at the pic du midi observatory, and a basler scout camera. At the centre of the sites dome, a latest generation telescope finally. The only astronomical observatory on this list that we know of that permits the general public to spend the night advance bookings are a must. Pic du midi observatory sers, france atlas obscura. The observatory is also home to the highest museum in europe, one that will guide you through the history of pic du midi and over a century of scientific research and technological progress. The pic du midi is known worldwide for many modern discoveries, including the. Jupiter map realised in 2011, between october 10th and.
Its largest instrument is the 2meter bernard lyot telescope, which is mainly used. But the history of scientific research on the fabled french peak goes back all the way to 1774, when chemist jean darcet and physicist gaspard. An evening on pic du midi in the french pyrenees not only made me feel like i was. Macbook air beside goldcolored study lamp and spiral books. Explore the history of the pic at the fully interactive experiences planetarium and centre. The pic du midi invites you to a night overflowing with the emotion of. An evening on pic du midi french pyrenees melbtravel.
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