Institute of Astronomy, Astronomical observatory in Piwnice near Toruń, Poland
The Institute of Astronomy contains multiple telescopes, including a 32-meter radio telescope and a 90-centimeter Schmidt-Cassegrain optical telescope for space observation.
The observatory started operations in 1947 when professors Władysław Dziewulski and Wilhelmina Iwanowska constructed the first observation pavilion with a 5-meter rotating dome.
The Institute maintains strong connections with the scientific legacy of Nicolaus Copernicus through its research programs and educational activities at Nicolaus Copernicus University.
Visitors need to arrange their tours in advance, as the facility requires prior notification for organizing guided visits of the astronomical equipment and installations.
The 32-meter radio telescope at the Institute represents the largest instrument of this type in Central Europe, contributing to international space observation networks.
Location: Toruń
Inception: 1947
Official opening: 1947
Elevation above the sea: 94 m
Website: https://ca.umk.pl
GPS coordinates: 53.09525,18.56275
Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:22
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