Jura Observatory

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The Jura Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Jura Astronomy Society. Built in 1993/1998, it is located near Vicques in the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. Its IAU observatory code is 185. ()

Local name: Jura-Observatorium Established: 1993 (31 years ago)Coordinates: 47°21'6"N, 7°25'13"E

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Jura Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée jurassien d'art et d'histoire, Mont Raimeux, Public pool, Prince-Bishops' Castle.

3.8 miW
History museum, Museum
Musée jurassien d'art et d'histoire, Delémont
97 min walk • The Musée jurassien d'art et d'histoire is a museum of art and a nexus of public learning in Delémont, Canton of Jura, Switzerland.
3.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Raimeux
79 min walk • Mont Raimeux is a mountain of the Jura range, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Jura and Berne. Reaching a height of 1,302 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit in the canton of Jura.
5.7 miS
47°16'27"N • 7°22'35"E
Public pool, Moutier
147 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
3.7 miW
Historical place, Architecture, Forts and castles
Prince-Bishops' Castle, Delémont
95 min walk • The Prince-Bishops' Castle is a castle in the municipality of Delémont of the Canton of Jura in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. Nowadays, the castle hosts a primary school.
6 miNE
Forts and castles
Neu-Thierstein Castle
153 min walk • Neu-Thierstein Castle is a ruined castle in the Swiss municipality of Büsserach in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland.
5.2 miS
47°16'52"N • 7°22'43"E
Parc de l'Arc Jurassien, Moutier
134 min walk • Art museum, Museum
2.9 miSE
47°18'51"N • 7°26'55"E
Raymontpierre Castle
75 min walk • Forts and castles
3.7 miW
47°21'35"N • 7°20'35"E
Patinoire régionale, Delémont
94 min walk • Ice skating, Ice rink
5.4 miSW
47°16'49"N • 7°22'23"E
Administration cantonale Jura bernois, Moutier
138 min walk • Forts and castles
5.5 miN
Forts and castles
Blauenstein
141 min walk • Blauenstein is a castle fort on a rocky outcrop north of Kleinlützel, Switzerland. The castle was probably built in the thirteenth century and destroyed in 1411 by the forces of Basel during the Neuenstein War. There are only a few walls remaining today.
6.2 miNE
47°25'23"N • 7°30'1"E
Church of St. Catherine, Laufen
158 min walk • Church