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Paris Observatory

At the Paris Observatory, visitors can walk through a historic building where the Paris meridian was traced and important astronomical discoveries were made, such as the observation of Saturn's moons and advances in timekeeping and cartography. The site holds a library with heritage collections and original documents by celebrated astronomers, as well as exhibitions and resources showing the evolution of astronomy and timekeeping in France.

Things to do at Paris Observatory: 2 missions

• Explore the Paris Observatory LibraryThe library provides documentation to researchers and holds early books.
• Visit Paris ObservatoryVisit Paris Observatory in Paris and recognise the place in person.

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