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Southern Stars Observatory, French Polynesia: what it is and when to go

Southern Stars Observatory is an observatory in French Polynesia (Papeete). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is March to November. In December there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 57. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Observatory · Stargazing
Where
French Polynesia
You can go
March to November.
Nearest airport
PPT Papeete, 2.0 km as the crow flies
Run by
Roland Santallo
Coordinates
-17.55149, -149.58786

What it is and where

Southern Stars Observatory is an observatory in French Polynesia (Papeete).

It is in Papeete, where this site lists 40 more places to see, 3.0 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are -17.55149, -149.58786; the nearest main airport is Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT, Papeete), 2.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around French Polynesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Run by
Roland Santallo

In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

Months when you can visit Southern Stars Observatory: March to November.

  1. JanBetter not12:57
  2. FebBetter not12:34
  3. MarPossible12:07
  4. AprPossible11:36
  5. MayPossible11:11
  6. JunPossible10:57
  7. JulPossible11:03
  8. AugPossible11:24
  9. SepPossible11:54
  10. OctPossible12:25
  11. NovPossible12:50
  12. DecBetter not13:03

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In December there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 57. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to French Polynesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to French Polynesia

To enter French Polynesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Inter-island flights, bought before you leave home”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the French Polynesia checklist. Currency: CFP franc (XPF), pegged to the euro; plugs: Type C and E · 220 V · 60 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance · 17 police · 18 fire.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the French Polynesia guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is Southern Stars Observatory?

It is an observatory in French Polynesia.

When is the best time to visit Southern Stars Observatory?

March to November. In December there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 57.

How do you get to Southern Stars Observatory?

The nearest main airport is Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), 2.0 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around French Polynesia is explained in its country guide.

How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the French Polynesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

What else is around here?

Nearby you have Epave Catalina, Papeete Cathedral, Observatoire d'astronomie de la S.A.T.. The rest is in the French Polynesia guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.