Lyon Observatory Explained

Lyon Observatory
Code:513
Location:Saint-Genis-Laval, France
Altitude:266 metres
Established:1878
Telescope1 Name:1 m
Telescope1 Type:Cassegrain
Telescope2 Name:60 cm
Telescope2 Type:Schmidt

Lyon Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Saint-Genis-Laval, a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France, near Lyon. Founded in 1878, the entire facility was listed as a historical site on 9 May 2007.

In 1867, Paris astronomer Charles André requested of the prefect of Rhone, that a new observatory be created. In 1873, a commission offered to establish a facility in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon. André sought to have the site built in Saint-Genis-Laval. On March 11, 1878, Patrice de MacMahon approved the creation of the Lyon Observatory. André was appointed its first director.[1] [2] [3]

Research

Lyon Observatory has worked on polychromatic artificial stars for adaptive optics systems, made by a laser.[4]

Directors

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: CRAL - Trombinoscope historique. 13 January 2015.
  2. Web site: France-Monde - Un œil puissant pour le plus grand des télescopes. 13 January 2015.
  3. Web site: Observatoire de Lyon - University Lyon 1. CAROLINE VILATTE. 13 January 2015.
  4. Book: Appenzeller, Immo. Reports on Astronomy: Transactions of the International Astronomical Union Volume XXIIIA. 2012-12-06. Springer Science & Business Media. 9789401157629. en.