Bagnoud Observatory

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François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory (Observatoire François-Xavier Bagnoud) is an astronomical observatory. It is a non-profit organisation funded by Association François-Xavier Bagnoud. It is located above the village of Saint-Luc, Switzerland, close to the top of the funicular, at a height of 2,200 m (7,200 ft).It has 60 cm (24 in) and 15 cm (5.9 in) telescopes, as well as a heliostat, a weather station, a planetarium and a planet trail between the observatory and the funicular.

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Route à Gozan, Anniviers

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Observatoire François-Xavier Bagnoud

Route à Gozan
3961 Anniviers
Wallis, Switzerland
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