Vainu Bappu Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Kavalur, Tamil Nadu, India
The observatory houses multiple telescopes and research facilities at 706 meters above sea level in the Javadi Hills of Tamil Nadu.
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics established this research center in 1968 to advance astronomical studies in the southern hemisphere.
Indian astronomers at this facility contribute to global scientific knowledge through research on stars, galaxies, and celestial phenomena.
The facility maintains regular visiting hours for the public and provides guided tours to explain astronomical concepts through direct observation.
The observatory discovered the rings of Uranus in 1977 through its advanced telescopic equipment during a rare astronomical occurrence.
Location: Tirupattur district
Location: Kavalur
Official opening: 1968
Elevation above the sea: 706 m
Website: https://iiap.res.in/?q=vbo_vbt
GPS coordinates: 12.57480,78.82049
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
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