Leopold-Figl-Observatorium, Research observatory in Lower Austria, Austria
The Leopold-Figl-Observatorium contains two telescopes, including a 1.5-meter Ritchey-Chretien instrument weighing 23 tons and a smaller 0.6-meter telescope for astronomical observations.
The observatory began operations in December 1970 after its construction commemorated the 600th anniversary of the University of Vienna with support from Lower Austria.
The Department of Astronomy at the University of Vienna utilizes this facility for research projects, academic instruction, and annual public viewing events.
Located at 883 meters above sea level on Mitterschöpfl mountain, the observatory benefits from minimal light pollution and clear atmospheric conditions.
The facility houses an aluminization plant for mirror production and features a control system operating through a real-time LabVIEW kernel with National Instruments hardware.
Location: Lower Austria
GPS coordinates: 48.08330,15.92500
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:43
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