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The Observatoire de Paris
Established in 1667, the Observatoire de Paris is the largest national centre for research in astronomy.
It counts among its staff thirty per cent of all French astronomers, who carry out research in the institution's seven
laboratories. Located in the Paris, Meudon and Nançay sites, these are joint research units with the CNRS and
often with major scientific universities in the Paris region.
It is composed of 3 sites:
The Observatoire de Paris is a leading institution coming under the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and enjoying
university status. The three main components of its mission are:
- research, to contribute to the advancement of our knowledge of the Universe;
- basic and continuing training;
- public outreach.
Research carried out at the Observatoire de Paris covers the entire spectrum of contemporary astronomy and astrophysics:
- the study of the Sun and the Sun-Earth relationship;
- planets and planetary systems;
- star formation and the interstellar medium;
- galaxy formation and evolution;
- astroparticles and cosmology;
- space and time metrology;
- history and philosophy of science.
Our institution develops and implements national and international services and collaborates in major projects of observation
of the Universe. Teaching falls under the responsibility of the Observatoire's Training and Teaching Unit (UFE). The Observatoire de
Paris is the host institution of the Ile de France Astronomy and Astrophysics Doctoral School. It offers programs at the Master 1 level
and beyond, some of which are unique in France, as well as special training for teachers, notably in support of "astronomy in the classroom"
pedagogical projects. Public outreach, through the dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge, is an important component of the
institution's life:
- Open Door Days during major astronomical events;
- exhibitions;
- pedagogical trails;
- guided tours;
- travelling exhibitions and pedagogical material made available;
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