Images of Paris Observatory
Paris Observatory and its collection
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The Paris Observatory (Observatoire de Paris or Observatoire de Paris-Meudon) is the most important observatory in France and one of the largest astronomy centers in the world. The historic main building is sitauted on the left bank of the Seine in the center of Paris. The observatory was established in 1667, with the aim of creating an astronomy observatory equipped with good instruments to make navigation maps. Its mission is threefold: research in astronomy and astrophysics, education, and diffusion of knowledge to the public.
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