Ursa Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Kaivopuisto Park, Finland
The Ursa Observatory houses three telescopes, including a Merz refractor, a Ritchie-Chretien telescope, and a Celestron 8 for astronomical observations.
Finnish architect Martti Välikangas designed the Ursa Observatory in 1926, which was established by the Ursa Astronomical Association founded five years earlier.
The Ursa Observatory serves as a central location for astronomy education in Finland, offering public viewing sessions and scientific presentations throughout the year.
Visitors can access the observatory during autumn and spring evenings for star observations, while summer weekends are dedicated to solar phenomena viewing.
The facility maintains an extensive library of 8,000 astronomical items in 20 languages, making it Finland's primary resource for astronomy publications.
Location: Helsinki
Website: https://ursa.fi/palvelut/tahtitornit/kaivopuiston-tahtitorni.html
GPS coordinates: 60.15550,24.95544
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:58
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