Tonantzintla Observatory, Research observatory in San Andrés Cholula, Mexico
The National Astrophysical Observatory of Tonantzintla operates at an elevation of 2166 meters with multiple astronomical facilities for deep space research point.
President Manuel Ávila Camacho attended the dedication ceremony of the National Astrophysical Observatory of Tonantzintla in February 1942 alongside numerous scientific dignitaries.
The observatory functions as a center for astronomical education where students and researchers conduct studies using specialized telescopes and imaging equipment.
Located 11 kilometers west of Puebla city, the facility maintains two main research centers: the National Astrophysical Observatory and National Astronomical Observatory.
The observatory houses a 0.7-meter Schmidt camera from 1942 that remains in its original configuration for studying Herbig-Haro objects.
Location: San Andrés Cholula Municipality
Inception: 1942
Elevation above the sea: 2,166 m
Website: http://astro.inaoep.mx/observatorios/oanton
GPS coordinates: 19.03150,-98.31510
Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:13
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