🔭 Skinakas Observatory

Greece · Europe · 35.21°N, 24.90°E

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Skinakas Observatory
Skinakas Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the eponymous peak of Psiloritis, on the island of Crete, Greece. It is equipped with a 1.3 m modified Ritchey–Chrétien telescope and another 1 m Ritchey–Chrétien, a 0.6 m Cassegrain telescope and a 0.3 m Schmidt–Cassegrain. The telescopes are operated by the University of Crete and the Foundation for Research & Technology – Hellas. The Skinakas Observatory has the highest paved road in Crete.

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CountryGreece
Continent / regionEurope
Coordinates (approx.)35.21°N, 24.90°E · view on map

Skinakas Observatory is located in Greece, in Europe.

More observatories in Greece

Chelmos Observatory · Kryoneri Observatory · National Observatory of Athens · Penteli Observatory.

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