🔭 Devasthal Observatory

India · Asia · 29.36°N, 79.69°E

Devasthal is an observatory in the district of Nainital, Kumaon, India. The literal meaning of the place is "abode of god". The observatory is situated in the Kumaon Himalayas at an altitude of 2,450 meters. Devasthal peak is an emerging optical astronomical site for Indian telescopes. Currently, a 130-cm optical telescope is working at the site. The sites are managed by the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital.

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Country	India
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	29.36°N, 79.69°E · view on map

Devasthal Observatory is located in India, in Asia.

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