Helsinki University Observatory

Helsinki University Observatory
Alternative namesHelsinki Observatory Edit this at Wikidata
OrganizationUniversity of Helsinki
Observatory code569
LocationHelsinki, Finland
Coordinates60°09′42″N 024°57′18″E / 60.16167°N 24.95500°E / 60.16167; 24.95500
Altitude33.0 metres (108.3 ft)
Established1834 (1834)
Websitehttp://www.observatorio.fi/english/
Telescopes
Argelander's refractor0.176 meter refractor
Double refractor0.33 meter double refractor
unnamed0.35 Cassegrain telescope
Small Radio Telescope3 meter radio telescope
Helsinki University Observatory is located in Finland
Helsinki University Observatory
Location of Helsinki University Observatory
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Helsinki University Observatory housed the Department of Astronomy at the University of Helsinki, south Finland until end of 2009. It is now an astronomy-themed visitor centre and museum.