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Pic du Midi

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The Observatory at the Pic du Midi de Bigorre is an astronomical observatory in one of the oldest and most important dark sky reserves in Europe.

It dates from 1878. It is located at the summit at 2876 m altitude.

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Full Name
L’observatoire du pic du Midi de Bigorre, pionnier en haute montagne (ID: 6622)
Country
France
Status
Nominated 2027 Site history
History of Pic du Midi
2022: Added to Tentative List
Added to tentative list
Type
Cultural
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  • iii
  • iv
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