Paris Observatory

Local nameObservatoire de Paris
Location14th arrondissement of Paris, France

The Paris Observatory, a research institution of the Paris Sciences et Lettres University, is the foremost astronomical observatory of France, and one of the largest astronomical centers in the world. Its historic building is on the Left Bank of the Seine in central Paris, but most of the staff work on a satellite campus in Meudon, a suburb southwest of Paris.

The Paris Observatory was founded in 1667. Construction was completed by the early 1670s and coincided with a major push for increased science, and the founding of the Royal Academy of Sciences. King Louis XIV's minister of finance organized a "scientific powerhouse" to increase understanding of astronomy, maritime navigation, and science in general.Through the centuries the Paris Observatory has continued in support of astronomical activities, and in the 21st century connects multiple sites and organizations, supporting astronomy and science, past and present.

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Due to the restoration works, the observatory is now closed to the public. For further information, please, visit the official website.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Observatory

Official Website https://www.obspm.fr/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/observatoiredeparis/

Info http://en.parisinfo.com/paris-museum-monument/71190/Observatoire-de-Paris

Email visite.paris@obspm.fr

Phone +33 1 40 51 22 21

Address 61 Avenue de l'Observatoire, 75014 Paris, France

Coordinates 48°50'11.098" N 2°20'11.422" E

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