Camille Flammarion Observatory

Camille Flammarion Observatory
Alternative namesJuvisy Observatory
Named afterCamille Flammarion
OrganizationSociété astronomique de France
Observatory code285
Location32, avenue de la Cour-de-France, Juvisy-sur-Orge, near Paris, France
Coordinates48°41′23″N 2°23′55″E / 48.6898°N 2.3986°E / 48.6898; 2.3986
Altitude100 m
Established1883
Telescopes
Bardou Refractor Telescope
Camille Flammarion Observatory is located in France
Camille Flammarion Observatory
Location of Camille Flammarion Observatory
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The observatory was established in Juvisy-sur-Orge in 1883 by the French astronomer and author Camille Flammarion. In March 2010, the structure was classified as a historical monument by the French Ministry of Culture. The observatory belongs to the Société astronomique de France.