But the history of scientific research on the fabled french peak goes back all the way to 1774, when chemist jean darcet and physicist gaspard. A hundred years of science at the pic du midi observatory. Jupiter map realised in 2011, between october 10th and. Jupiter observed with the 1 meter telescope at the pic du midi observatory, and a basler scout camera. The pic du midi is known worldwide for many modern discoveries, including the. The pic du midi invites you to a night overflowing with the emotion of. The observatory is also home to the highest museum in europe, one that will guide you through the history of pic du midi and over a century of scientific research and technological progress. The only astronomical observatory on this list that we know of that permits the general public to spend the night advance bookings are a must. Full hd timelapse taken on august 78 2012 with pentax k5 and sigma 4. At the centre of the sites dome, a latest generation telescope finally. See more ideas about astronomy, astronomical observatory and. If you dont want to be disappointed and miss out, book your overnight as. An evening on pic du midi in the french pyrenees not only made me feel like i was.
Macbook air beside goldcolored study lamp and spiral books. Its largest instrument is the 2meter bernard lyot telescope, which is mainly used. The history of the pic du midi observatory actually started about 1,000 feet. An evening on pic du midi french pyrenees melbtravel. You can book to be one of the lucky few to sleep on the iconic peak and share. Three nights at pic du midi perched more than 9,400 feet above sea level, this french observatory offers some of the finest viewing on earth. The construction of the observatory started in 1870, with the first buildings being completed. Pic du midi observatory sers, france atlas obscura.