Bagnoud Observatory

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]

Bagnoud Observatory
Alternative namesFrançois-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory
Observatory code 175 
LocationSaint-Luc, Valais, Switzerland
Coordinates46°13′42″N 7°36′45″E
Altitude2,200 m (7,200 ft)
Websitewww.ofxb.ch
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
  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. "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.
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