Tuorla Observatory, Astronomical research center in Kaarina, Finland.
The Tuorla Observatory stands at 60 meters elevation, featuring multiple telescopes for studying celestial phenomena and conducting astronomical observations.
The University of Turku established Tuorla Observatory in 1952 to replace the Iso-Heikkilä facility due to increasing light pollution near the city.
The observatory connects to the Department of Physics and Astronomy, supporting educational programs and research opportunities for students across Finland.
Visitors can access the observatory's planetarium, which opened in 2008, to learn about space science through educational programs and demonstrations.
The facility houses Finland's largest optical telescope, a one-meter Dall-Kirkham reflector, and produces specialized optics for international space missions.
Location: Kaarina
Inception: April 29, 1952
Official opening: 1952
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
Part of: Tuorla mansion
Website: http://astro.utu.fi
GPS coordinates: 60.41583,22.44333
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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