Pic Du Midi: The Lighthouse Of The Pyrénées
From its height of 2,877 metres, the Pic du Midi observatory has been enthroned over the French Pyrenees for 140 years. The world's first high-mountain observatory, its scientific center specializing in the study of the Sun's corona and exoplanets is a unique European wonder. The place is a starship now open to the public, offering visitors a unique experience of astronomy in a jaw-dropping setting.
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