Tartu Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Tõravere, Estonia
The observatory operates multiple telescopes at an elevation of 74.6 meters within the Nõo Rural Municipality, conducting astronomical research and observations throughout the year.
The facility moved from its original location in Tartu to Tõravere in 1964, marking a new chapter in Estonian astronomical research under the Estonian Academy of Sciences.
The observatory functions as an educational center through its Visitor Centre, providing astronomical programs and research opportunities for university students and scientists.
Researchers at the facility conduct approximately 100 observation nights annually using various instruments, including the 1.5-meter Cassegrain reflector telescope.
The observatory houses laboratories for radiometric calibration and maintains meteorological observation facilities while conducting research in stellar physics and binary stars.
Location: Nõo Rural Municipality
Inception: 1964
Elevation above the sea: 74.6 m
Website: https://kosmos.ut.ee
GPS coordinates: 58.26540,26.46627
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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