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]

François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory

Alternative names	OFXB
Observatory code	175
Location	Saint-Luc, Valais, Switzerland
Coordinates	46°13′42″N 7°36′45″E
Altitude	2,200 m (7,200 ft)
Website	www.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.