Molėtai Astronomical Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Molėtai District Municipality, Lithuania.
The Molėtai Astronomical Observatory sits on Kaldiniai Hill at 200 meters elevation and features three advanced research telescopes for observing the sky. These instruments allow detailed study of stars, planets, and other celestial objects.
The observatory opened in 1969 as an alternative to the facility in Vilnius and began with a 25-centimeter telescope. Equipment was later upgraded with larger and more advanced instruments.
Evening events here allow visitors to observe stars and planets through professional telescopes. These programs offer ways to engage directly with astronomy and learn about the night sky.
Visits need to be booked in advance through the website so the team can prepare for your arrival. Tours run only during clear weather, since clouds and mist make observing the sky impossible.
The facility houses a telescope with a 165-centimeter diameter, one of the largest scientific instruments in Northern Europe. This impressive equipment enables observations available at only a handful of other locations across the continent.
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