Lerwick Observatory

Lerwick Observatory
Alternative namesLerwick Observatory Edit this at Wikidata
Organization
LocationLerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Coordinates60°08′17″N 1°10′56″W / 60.13816°N 1.18219°W / 60.13816; -1.18219
Lerwick Observatory is located in the United Kingdom
Lerwick Observatory
Location of Lerwick Observatory

Lerwick Observatory (also known as Lerwick Magnetic Observatory) is a British meteorological observatory located near the port of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom. Along with Eskdalemuir and Hartland, Lerwick is one of three permanent geomagnetic observatories in the United Kingdom and is operated by the Met Office.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Lerwick Magnetic Observatory". British Geological Survey. Archived from the original on 23 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  2. ^ Thomson, Alan W. P. "Geomagnetic Observatories: Monitoring the Earth's Magnetic and Space Weather Environment" (PDF). British Geological Survey. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2021.