Chelmos Observatory, Astronomical observatory on Mount Chelmos, Greece
The Aristarchos telescope of Chelmos Observatory operates from Neraidorachi peak at 2,330 meters elevation in the mountains of southern Greece.
The construction and initial operations of Chelmos Observatory were completed in 2001 with funding from universities in Patras and Manchester.
The National Observatory of Athens uses this facility for research programs while organizing educational activities to promote interest in astronomy.
The observatory contains a 2.3-meter telescope manufactured by Carl Zeiss AG and requires a four-wheel drive vehicle to access via dirt road.
An inscription at the entrance commemorates astrophysicist Emilios Charlavtis, who died in an avalanche before seeing the completed observatory.
Location: Kalavryta Municipality
Website: https://helmos.astro.noa.gr
GPS coordinates: 37.98570,22.19830
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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