🔭 Kottamia Astronomical Observatory

Egypt · Africa · 29.93°N, 31.83°E

Kottamia Astronomical Observatory is the largest telescope in the Arab world, including the Middle East and North Africa. The telescope, which is located 80 km from the center of Cairo, has a main mirror diameter of about 1.88 meters.

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Country	Egypt
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	29.93°N, 31.83°E · view on map

Kottamia Astronomical Observatory is located in Egypt, in Africa.

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