François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory (Observatoire François-Xavier Bagnoud) is an astronomical observatory. It is a non-profit organisation[1] funded by Association François-Xavier Bagnoud.[2] It is located above the village of Saint-Luc, Switzerland, close to the top of the funicular,[3] at a height of 2,200 m (7,200 ft).[4]

François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory
Alternative namesOFXB Edit this at Wikidata
Observatory code 175 Edit this on Wikidata
LocationSaint-Luc, Valais, Switzerland Edit this at Wikidata
Coordinates46°13′42″N 7°36′45″E / 46.22832°N 7.61263°E / 46.22832; 7.61263
Altitude2,200 m (7,200 ft) Edit this at Wikidata
Websitewww.ofxb.ch Edit this at Wikidata
Bagnoud Observatory is located in Switzerland
Bagnoud Observatory
Location of Bagnoud Observatory

It has 60 cm (24 in) and 15 cm (5.9 in) telescopes, as well as a heliostat,[3] a weather station,[5] a planetarium[3] and a planet trail between the observatory and the funicular.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Qui sommes-nous? « OFXB". www.ofxb.ch (in French). Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  2. ^ Simons, Marlise (1 September 1995). "St.-Luc Journal; High in the Alps, Brushing the Sky, a Gift of Stars". The New York Times.
  3. ^ a b c "Val d'Anniviers- The François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory- Saint Luc Valais Switzerland". www.valdanniviers.ch. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  4. ^ "Localisation « OFXB". www.ofxb.ch (in French). Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  5. ^ "St. Luc (VS),Switzerland Weather". www.ofxb.ch. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Descriptif du Sentier des Planètes « OFXB". www.ofxb.ch (in French). Retrieved 30 September 2017.