Harestua Solar Observatory

The Harestua Solar Observatory contains a 20-meter tower with specialized equipment for monitoring solar activities and space weather patterns from its 588-meter elevation.

Established in 1954 under the University of Oslo supervision, the facility conducted solar research until 1986 before transforming into a science education center.

The observatory supports Norwegian scientific education through organized astronomy programs, workshops, and regular observation sessions for students and researchers.

Tycho Brahe Instituttet AS manages the facility, providing access to telescopes and astronomical instruments for educational purposes and scientific research.

The observatory combines a below-ground construction of 8 meters with an above-ground tower of 12 meters to facilitate precise solar observations.

Location: Lunner Municipality

Website: http://solobservatoriet.no

GPS coordinates: 60.21000,10.75028

Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52